Do we really need 5G? Key facts you need to know

First, 2G was used for calling and texting, then, 3G networks came into being, and when 4G was released, our business processes, gaming, and video experiences improved. Now, there is talk about 5G taking over and making everything better, faster, and easier to use. But do we really need 5G?

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The fifth generation of wireless systems (5G) will enable an increasing number of high-tech and IoT devices to connect to the internet with higher speeds and lower latency. Here are three examples of areas that can benefit from 5G:

• Home and business benefits: The application of 5G technology will bring huge changes to businesses and consumers, including faster home broadband networks, improved retail experiences, more detailed package tracking and more personalized user experiences.
• Improved medical capabilities: From smart clothing and ingestible health monitors to remote surgery, 5G will help improve medical capabilities. Using 5G technology, clinicians will be able to monitor insulin levels, track seizure patterns, monitor medication regimens, and stay connected through telehealth services or video monitoring.
• City life, country life: The benefits of 5G will extend beyond densely populated areas, so people in rural areas will also benefit. 5G technology will enable "smart agriculture" and provide real-time feedback from field sensors, farm equipment and livestock. This feedback will help farmers improve livestock feeding and watering as well as crop cultivation.

5G facts you need to know

It’s clear that incorporating 5G technology will enable more and more high-tech and IoT devices to connect to the internet, but there’s much more to it than that. Here are five key facts you need to know about 5G:

1. Very fast:

Of course, this is the topic that many people are most interested in, but do you know how fast? Several reports indicate that 5G networks will be about 200 times faster than the current speed of 4G networks, with connection speeds exceeding 1 gigabit per second. If this is true, you can download a full HD movie in 10 seconds.

2. There’s more to it than just speed:

5G technology brings more than just speed. This technology will also support higher-capacity mobile networks, enabling more data connections than ever before. In addition, because 5G has extremely low network latency, devices can communicate and connect faster. (IoT Home Network iothome)

3. Not just for mobile phones:

5G isn’t just for smartphones and tablets, in fact, all devices connected to the internet will benefit from 5G networks. Everyday tasks like email, social media or video calls will be greatly improved, as will technologies like self-driving cars, smart clothing, wearable displays, virtual reality headsets, smart home devices and computers.

4. High fees:

As with most new technologies, 5G-related costs are expected to be higher than current network charges. However, since the initial higher costs will be used primarily to cover the cost of 5G investments, many expect costs to fall over time and become more affordable as consumers and businesses adapt and 5G devices come online in large numbers. Unfortunately, there is no way to predict when costs will fall.

5. Limited Availability:

Many 5G devices are being advertised on television and the internet, but as of January 2019, 5G service availability is in fewer than 50 cities nationwide, and many cities are currently in the process of integrating 5G technology and installing the necessary base stations. Some reports suggest that many cities won't have access to 5G networks until 2020, so you may want to hold off on buying an expensive new 5G phone.

After discussing the possible beneficiaries and reviewing the key points of 5G technology, the question remains - do we need 5G? It seems that our current networks meet the needs of most users - at least for now. However, as the number of devices in our daily lives continues to increase, we may find that we need more.