You are all aware of 3G mobile telecommunication, where 3G stands for third generation. This came in the States way back in 2003, where the internet speed would be anywhere between 400 kbps to 4000 kbps. The world of technology, in about a decade, came out with the fourth generation – called 4G – connectivity which is supposed to be faster, especially when it involves transferring of huge data and viewing videos. So far so good!
Now there is high expectation for still better technology. May be 5G is in the offing. It would involve still faster connectivity and speedier downloads. While there is no standard for 5G is stipulated, there are growing speculations that 5G will be significantly superior to anything that we have experienced so far. A renowned Korean company has shown that a speed of 1GB per second is well within reach.
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If the rumours are to be believed, the speed of 5G connectivity on a mobile phone can make it possible to download an entire movie in as little as one second flat. Incredible indeed!
Now just imagine a scenario, when you are trying to speak to your friend on the Skype. With out of sync calls and painful buffering of the video, you feel frustrated. With the 5G technology on your smart-phone that would provide an incredible speed, you will get a ‘seamless user experience’. The endless waits and frustrating communications that you were used to, will be a thing of the past.
The moot question is: how would the technology work? Multiple-input Multiple-output, in short MiMo technology, is likely to be instrumental for the transformation. MiMo will use several small antennae to service individual data streams. The 5G base stations would be many, spread over a large area, thereby giving the technology a strong foothold for ensuring its success.
Now just imagine a scenario, when you are trying to speak to your friend on the Skype. With out of sync calls and painful buffering of the video, you feel frustrated. With the 5G technology on your smart-phone that would provide an incredible speed, you will get a ‘seamless user experience’. The endless waits and frustrating communications that you were used to, will be a thing of the past.
The moot question is: how would the technology work? Multiple-input Multiple-output, in short MiMo technology, is likely to be instrumental for the transformation. MiMo will use several small antennae to service individual data streams. The 5G base stations would be many, spread over a large area, thereby giving the technology a strong foothold for ensuring its success.
The next legitimate question is: will our present gadgets be capable of accepting data at such a high speed, or do we need to go for high-ended expensive smart-phones? The present breed of smart-phones will hardly be able to cope up with 5G technology, and has therefore to go. Since the tasks with 5G connectivity will be heavy, the power back-up has to be sufficiently strengthened. The batteries will therefore be more powerful and long lasting. Further, the gadgets need to have more of antennae for lesser drop-outs.
It will not be feasible to guess about the time it would take for the 5G to surface but there are indications that the new technology would be available within three to five years. But then who knows about future parallel technologies that could materialize meanwhile.
It will not be feasible to guess about the time it would take for the 5G to surface but there are indications that the new technology would be available within three to five years. But then who knows about future parallel technologies that could materialize meanwhile.
Author : Syed Zafar Ahmad
Designation: Executive Director
Bio: A freelancer with a flair for experimenting with innovative technology and electronic gadgets that could enrich the life of a modern common man, and a consultant in issues touching every-day life of a computer suave professional.
Bio: A freelancer with a flair for experimenting with innovative technology and electronic gadgets that could enrich the life of a modern common man, and a consultant in issues touching every-day life of a computer suave professional.
