5G and IoT: Uses and Industry Applications

5G is the fastest cellular network in the world. Designed to deliver peak data rates up to 20 Gbps based on IMT-2020 requirements, 5G, will be up to 20 times faster than 4G LTE. There are many potential applications for this technology. 5G is more than just faster data speeds. 5G will be unlocking new potential by bringing access to new spectrums, like millimeter wave (mmWave). In this article, we will discuss the applications of 5G technology and the industries that will benefit.

5G FEATURES

5G offers many advanced features for connecting people and things. This includes:

• Faster speeds for downloading and uploading. The increased bandwidth of 5G could allow people to watch 8K video without any interference or problems with buffering.
• Increased connectivity with more devices is expected from 5G, with up to 1 million connected devices per .38 square miles. This is in comparison to 2,000 connected devices on 4G.
• When it comes to latency, a 5G network sees latency reduced by almost half, from 53ms on 4G to 30ms on 5G.
• 5G will improve the security of data transmission by offering improved cryptography, better secure roaming, and comprehensive measures to secure signaling between different mobile networks.
• By using new high bandwidth, high-frequency spectrum bands, 5G will reduce the network congestion and interference that exists with 4G networks.

THE NETWORK FOR IoT

The Internet of Things (IoT) will be hugely impacted by 5G because it will be faster, more stable, and offer more secure connectivity. This will allow advancements in almost every industry.

KEY INDUSTRIES FOR 5G APPLICATIONS

Here are some of the industries that will be impacted by 5G technologies. Manufacturing/logistics: The high speed and low latency unlocked by 5G are opening vast possibilities for the manufacturing and logistics industries to use more advanced robotics, AR/VR deployments, AI, and more vigorous IoT installations than thought possible before 5G. Healthcare: 5G’s fast speeds, flexibility and security open new opportunities for hospital and medical center operations. The network can offer secure, high-bandwidth connectivity for use cases like remote surgeries, robotics and point of care testing capabilities.

Transportation:

• Biometrics, such as facial recognition, are on the rise in airports. With 5G networks, contactless check-ins and self-boarding gates are on the horizon for many airports.
• Autonomous buses, shuttles, trains are other use cases as 5G reduces latency times.
• Faster speeds for downloading and uploading. The increased bandwidth of 5G could allow people to watch 8K video without any interference or problems with buffering.
• Increased connectivity with more devices is expected from 5G, with up to 1 million connected devices per .38 square miles. This is in comparison to 2,000 connected devices on 4G.
• When it comes to latency, a 5G network sees latency reduced by almost half, from 53ms on 4G to 30ms on 5G.
• By using new high bandwidth, high-frequency spectrum bands, 5G will reduce the network congestion and interference that exists with 4G networks.

Sports & Entertainment

• Sports betting will be conducted in close to real-time with the speed of a 5G network.
• Biometrics in sports includes measuring and analyzing data from the body like heart and respiratory rates. This information is gathered in real-time can help protect an athlete’s physical health.

Military & Government:

• 5G technology offers more security for military and government organizations. For example, data traffic on a 5G network can be routed through the encrypted IP tunnel.
• Training through the use of AR and VR technology enabled by 5G networks.

Commercial Real Estate: Smart buildings will be more common as more 5G networks are built. Devices like connected locks, leak sensors, connected thermostats, connected cameras, occupancy sensors, and even hologram conference calls in business centers will become commonplace as 5G evolves in commercial real estate.

STEP INTO THE 5G FUTURE WITH BOINGO

With 5G from Boingo, you can position your business or organization for future success. Boingo powers 5G connectivity using a combination of licensed, unlicensed and shared spectrum. This converged network approach helps venues efficiently meet data demands and seamlessly support a vast diversity of devices and services. Connect with Boingo to see how we can help you reach your 5G potential.