5G mobile networks are quickly becoming a reality. In fact, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for issues that concern information and communication technologies, set a goal to finish many of the required technical designs by the end of 2020. This article will help you understand both the need and purpose of 5G mobile networks, and give you a high-level knowledge of the design and technologies behind 5G.
The need for next-generation wireless
A key reason for the introduction of 5G technologies is that LTE networks simply can’t handle today’s growing mobile dependency. For consumers, it’s not uncommon to have three or more devices connected to a mobile network. Additionally, the content these devices share—like high quality photos and video content—is becoming more data intensive.
Beyond consumer behavior, several technological advancements also require 5G networks. Self-driving cars need access to a low-latency network that is able to prioritize network traffic more intelligently. Another general area 5G needs to serve is internet of things (IoT) device deployments in healthcare, manufacturing and other verticals. Often, these devices deploy on a massive scale. Think sensors and controllers in a manufacturing plant—something LTE networks can’t accommodate.
1. Service awareness
This is the technical component of 5G. It outlines speed and latency requirements, security, growth and energy efficiency, among other things.
2. Data awareness
This refers to the large quantity of data created by the end user, including things like pictures, movies or sensor data, as well as the data available on a local network or the internet. Having high speed, low latency, highly-reliable access to this data is critical for next-generation technology to operate correctly.
3. Environmental awareness
This focuses on energy efficiency and optimization of the technology. (Powering a cell site is expensive, and there are tremendous cost savings available with more efficient use of power.)
4. Social and economic awareness
Access to the internet is critical to the success of an individual or a culture. Organizations should provide a network that’s accessible to as many people as possible, at a cost that isn’t prohibitive to use.
Source:https://www.pluralsight.com/blog/it-ops/the-5g-revolution
