Things need to know about 5G!
As per Rule of Thumb, technology needs to be improve day by day. The same criteria are with mobile network technology. From 2010 to 2020, the IP data handled by wireless networks increased from 3 to 500 exabytes.
From 1980 to 2021, the mobile network generation shifts from 1G to 5G network. After every ten years from1980, the network technology changes and comes with improved and newer version.
The current commonly used network generation is 4G. 4G is capable of providing a seamless experience to the user, but it isn’t enough! And the massive improvement in 4G isn’t possible, but then the question arises, what next? This is why the topic of 5G was introduced to the world.
From 2019, discussion on 5G grabs the attention of all researchers and engineers around all over the world.
What is 5G?
According to Muriel Medard(professor at MIT), the meaning of 5G depends upon who are you?
5G means the fifth generation of mobile network technology. That would be faster than the current generation of mobile networks, i.e., 4G.
5G provides faster download, high-quality streaming with no lag experiences.
Technically, 5G ultimately means the higher speed with lower latency(the time between asking information to device to when it received).
Edge rate of 5G
In the network region, the minimum rate expected by the user is called as Edge rate of the network.
The minimum data rate of the 5G network is approximately 100mbps and lies between 100mbps to 1024mbps (1gbps). That would be more than enough for high-quality streaming.
On the other side,4G has an Edge rate of 1mbps. That is almost 100 times less than the 5G networks.
Peak rate of 5G
The rate under possible network configuration is called Peak rate. It is the maximum rate that 5G networks would give.
The peak rate of the 5G network would fall around tens of Gbps (gigabytes per second).
Latency of 5G & 4G networks
The latency of the 4G network is around 15ms at 1ms subframe time. And for 5G networks, it could be the improved version of 4G.
According to goals, 5G would have to support roundtrip latency of about 1ms.
1G
In the 1980s, 1G is used for delivering analog voices. The main moto of 1G is to communicate via different analog devices through voice.
2G
In the early 1990s, 2G is used for digital voice communication(CDMA).
Short messaging was introduced by 2G networks.
3G
Around 2000, 3G firstly introduced mobile data(CDMA2000).
4G
From 2010 to 2019, 4G is the dominating generation of mobile network technology. 4G provides seamless video conferencing and faster download.
Availablity of 5G
5G is generally available nowadays. Numerous global operators started launching the 5G network. 75+ service providers already launched 5G commercially by the end of 2019.
From 2019 to 2020, 5G has been set up in 60+ countries and still counting.
5G is already available in limited areas of the united state of America.
According to statistics of statista.com, subscriptions of 5G will rise around 1.9 billion by 2024.
This vast deployment of 5G might be worthy. This is due to faster downloads; high-quality streaming with no lag would be possible through 5G networks.
