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Fifth generation connectivity: Are we 5G Ready


 




 The mobile network currently used around the world to make calls, send messages and surf the web is 4G. Now there are plans for 4G to be replaced by 5G, a new faster network that has potential to transform the internet. Despite the upcoming data demand in India ,5G connectivity will take time to appear.

With 4G penetration still being low in the country, the commercial viability of 5G appears to be rather limited. It is ably been supported by the fact that Indian telecom industry is in the red, and it seems unlikely that we will see strong 5G networks in India,at least for the next couple of years.

The country is waiting for 5G connectivity but there are challenges that needs to be addressed. In India 5G spectrum is yet to be allocated. One of the reason that the 5G spectrum auction has been delayed in India is because its too expensive for telecom companies. India’s debt ridden operators are still reeling under the pressure to keep 4G cost under control.

5G connectivity will surely drive a surge in broadband speed and will also enable a new digital ecosystem for the Indian industry. 5G primarily has two distinct characteristics: low *latency and high throughput. In 5G connectivity the *latency is reduced to 1 millisecond compared to 4G where latency is 50 milliseconds.

Besides, the next-generation mobile network is also expected to enable the full potential of the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem ,as shown in Fig:1 bringing to reality the concept of connected homes, office spaces, vehicles, and more.

Fig:1 IoT

 CONCLUSION 

For efficient 5G deployment, a collaborative effort from key stakeholders are needed to develop the right ecosystem for 5G commercialisation. It can unleash new economic opportunities and societal benefits giving 5G technology the potential of being a transformative force. 5G network will enable the country to leapfrog traditional barriers to development like weak infrastructure and physical connectivity.

5G will also advance the ‘Digital India’ vision. Hence, making 5G affordable and inclusive should be the priority for the government on policy as well as financial front. It will give big opportunity for innovation and to lead the world in inclusive 5G technology.

*Latency - It is the time taken by the data to move from one point to another over a network.

REFERENCES

 https://www.bloombergquint.com/technology/is-india-ready-for-5g-2020
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Comments

  1. Ms Professor27 February 2020 at 08:17

    We are still low on 4G count and now 5G.

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  2. The Unanimous Soul27 February 2020 at 11:59

    Especially in rural India where 4G network is still not accessible.

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    1. Munmun28 February 2020 at 02:36

      We are exactly heading towards what??

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    2. Mr. Echo28 February 2020 at 05:57

      Towards an unstable economy with prolonged unemployment .

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  3. Mr. Echo28 February 2020 at 05:55

    We are not ready for it now. We don't have basic infrastructure to support it.

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  4. Ask 2 soul1 March 2020 at 04:35

    Development is good but first try to maintain the existing one making it available to remote areas than heading towards the new fifth generation i.e 5G,a step change in the field of netwoking.

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