What is 5G?Ìý
As Samsung released Samsung Galaxy S20, we welcomedÌýthe first 5G-enabled smartphones.Ìý5GÌýis the 5thÌýgeneration mobile networkÌýthatÌýis designed to increase speed, reduce latency, and improveÌýtheÌýflexibility of wireless services.ÌýCompared toÌý4G, 5G networking is expected to enable data-driven industries, smart cities and so forth. Generally, 5G is a technical revolution that allows much more data transferring across blocks of spectrum and enables a larger capacity and better efficiency [1].ÌýÌý
Future ofÌý5GÌý
With the implementation of 5GÌýwithin our smartphones, itÌýopensÌýthe possibility of 5G being used in our everyday lives. For instance, theÌýpotential for smart citiesÌýisÌýincreased asÌýtechnologyÌýadvances. InÌýthat scenario, smart cities wouldÌýtake advantage ofÌýsmart sensors andÌýactuators.ÌýSensors are used to measure the critical parameters of the environment, machines, and the human. ActuatorsÌýperform an output to control some external device in response to the signal of the sensor.ÌýWithin aÌýsmart city,Ìý5G may support self-driving cars;ÌýweÌýmightÌýalsoÌýexpect the deployment of new applications including air quality monitors, smart parking, emergency response, traffic management and so forth.ÌýAll of whichÌýwouldÌýsignificantly increase the quality of life [2].Ìý
Furthermore, 5G can be beneficial for factories. Robots canÌýbeÌýgiven commandsÌýover wireless 5G network toÌýcompleteÌýtasksÌýwith higherÌýlevels ofÌýefficiency and productivity. In the medical industry, 5G may support remote surgeryÌýwith robot surgeons controlled in real time by professional surgeons from the other side of the world. In healthcare industry, 5GÌýwouldÌýallowÌýpeople to monitor and care of elderly people remotely, which alsoÌýwouldÌýhelpÌýtoÌýdealÌýwithÌýemergenciesÌýwhen necessary [2].ÌýÌý
However,Ìýthere are some potential issues about 5G. For instance, there may be increased deforestation due to new cellular towers built to support the technology. Moreover, the 5G technology is costly and is still being researched. Another aspect to consider is that some countries do not yet have the resources to support this technology.ÌýÌý
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AlthoughÌýthere exist potential issues about 5G,Ìý5G development is one of the major technological advancements in the next 5 yearsÌýand willÌýopenÌýtheÌýpossibilityÌýtoÌýinnovative technologyÌýbeyond our currentÌýimagination.ÌýÌý
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ReferencesÌý
[1] Vella, H. (2020, October 01). 5G vs 4G: What is the real difference between them? Retrieved February 18, 2021, fromÌý.Ìý
[2] Aggarwal, P. (2019, March 06). How 5G will change your Life? Everything you need to know. Retrieved February 18, 2021, fromÌý.Ìý