The 5G and Beyond: The Changing Everything Networks
Do you remember how much time it used to take to load a video? Dying away too soon those days! With the introduction of the latest technology of mobile network (i.e. 5G), the speed of the internet has increased more than ever. But that’s just the beginning. The next logical thing that the world is already discussing is what is to follow – 6G and even more. We will see how these high speed networks are changing our world.
What Is 5G?
5G is a short name of the fifth-generation wireless technology. It is what enables your phone, tablet or smart device to connect to the internet at a much faster speed than 4G. With 5G, it will take you a few seconds to download the movie, you will play the game online and will have a mere fraction of a second lag, and make video calls that will be so crystal-clear.
However, speed is not all that 5G provides, it also offers connection. It has the ability of connecting numerous gadgets simultaneously, and this qualifies it to be used in smart homes, vehicles, and urban areas.
The 5G revolution has transformed the daily lifestyles of people in the following ways.
Already 5G is causing a tremendous difference in most spheres:
Healthcare: Physicians can now carry out remote consultations or even surgery with the help of robots related via 5G.
Education: Buffering is not necessary, students are able to participate in virtual classes in real time.
Entertainment: Game users are able to stream quality games in their cellphones and sports fans are able to watch games in real-time.
Travel: 5G enables self-driving cars to exchange road information in real-time to make traveling safer.
What’s Coming Next: 6G
However, still growing, scientists are already developing 6G, which will presumably come around the year 2030. 6G will be up to 100 times faster than 5G! It will enable new things to be possible – such as holographic calls, instant language translation, and smarter AI based networks that are capable of managing themselves.
Imagine that you are talking to a 3D hologram of your friend or taking a course with a virtual teacher who is sitting in the living room. This is the type of future 6G delivers.
Challenges and Concerns
Although 5G is miraculous, it has its difficulties. Installing the towers of 5G is a costly affair and not all countries are accessible to date. Others are also concerned with data privacy as well as the energy consumed by these networks. Governments and scientists are collaborating to ensure that these systems are secure and environmental friendly.
The Connected Future
Ultra-fast networks are transforming how we live, whether it is phones or watches, cars, or cities, 5G is only the start, and the next step towards the world where everything is connected, faster, and smarter. When heading to 6G, it can be stated that the future of communication is fast and promising, with the speed of light.