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5G is a game-changer – It enables faster, more stable and more secure connectivity that’s advancing everything from self-driving vehicles to smart grids for renewable energy, to AI-enabled robots on factory floors
During this webinar, our experts explain how high data speeds can be achieved, and when & how 5G will happen in the real world.
Imagine a world where car accidents are a thing of the past; where chronic health conditions like diabetes are managed 24-7 without blood sugar highs and lows; where smart homes unlock doors with a face scan, and then automatically adjust lighting and temperature and even order groceries for delivery before you run out of milk.
We are on the brink of an exciting leap in innovation that is changing the very fabric of our society.
5G and IoT technology is more than just a new generation of wireless technology.
It represents a fundamental change in the mobile ecosystem, unleashing a powerful combination of extraordinary speed, expanded bandwidth, low latency, and increased power efficiency that is driving billions of more connections in the next five years and changing our world.
- According to the GSMA, 5G connections are expected to grow from 10 million at the end of 2019 to 1.8 billion by 2025 – and we’re well on the way!
- In June 2020, the Global Mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) identified 81 Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in 42 countries who had launched 5G commercial services, and more than 385 MNOs in 125 countries were investing in 5G development.
How did we get here?
How did 5G come about?
- The first iteration of wireless technology, 1G, cut the cord for voice calls ushering in a new age of mobility.
- When 2G emerged supporting voice and data, machine-to-machine communications (M2M) enabled simple solutions such as telematics, remote monitoring and control, and more.
- When 3G evolved, web-browsing greatly expanded possibilities for the IoT, and invention took off.
- Along came higher-speed data and video streaming of 4G along with the advent of cloud computing. This unleashed a tidal wave of imagination and innovation that demanded higher bandwidth, greater capacity, stronger security, and continuous connectivity with lower latency.
Enter 5G.
What does 5G mean for IoT?
It’s a game-changer!
5G enables faster, more stable, and more secure connectivity that’s advancing everything from self-driving vehicles, to smart grids for renewable energy, to AI-enabled robots on factory floors.
It’s unleashing a massive IoT ecosystem where networks can serve billions of connected devices, with the right trade-offs between speed, latency, and cost.
5G got its start when the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) identified minimum recommendations for a new technology that was further defined and standardized by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP).
Thales has taken a leadership role in getting 5G off the ground.
Here comes 5G IoT
From 5G SIMs to Cinterion IoT Modules, IoT gateways, and modem cards, Thales delivers a broad portfolio of 5G solutions that connect and secure next-generation devices and IoT projects offering seamless migration to emerging networks and features.