5G is the mobile network technology that will accompany us for the next decade. It offers speeds much higher than previous technology, lower latency, more indoor coverage and more stability. Without a doubt, it will mean a significant improvement in user connections. In this article we explain how you will also help to relaunch the Internet of Things .
The Internet of Things will grow because of 5G
As we know, the Internet of Things is made up of a large number of devices that are part of our daily lives at home. We speak for example of televisions with access to the network, light bulbs, video players … Any equipment that has a connection. They offer a wide range of possibilities.
Now all these computers need a good connection to work. They require a network in optimal conditions to offer everything it has for users. This means that sometimes due to the circumstances of our connection we cannot reach that optimum level.
Especially there are IoT devices that need the latency to be minimal. That is where 5G comes in, which offers practically non-existent ping and will therefore offer a significant improvement in this regard.
More immediacy and stability
Therefore, one of the improvements that 5G will bring to the Internet of Things is greater immediacy. If we compare it against Wi-Fi or Ethernet, the latency is going to be much lower. Under normal conditions, 5G can deliver a ping of 1 millisecond or even less, while a home wireless network is typically around 20 ms in good conditions, and even more if they are not the best. We already know that there are many causes of weak Wi-Fi.
Everything related to smart cities, autonomous vehicles for example, will be closely linked to the use of this technology.
It will also help devices that require high bandwidth , coupled with low latency. For example, it will be very positive for video surveillance cameras that work in 8K.
But many sectors of industry, such as agriculture, livestock, automation or manufacturing can make use of intelligent equipment that take advantage of the advantages of this technology.
Keep in mind that 5G will allow many more devices connected at the same time without the signal weakening or having problems. IoT equipment is already present in our day to day, however it is to be expected that in the coming years the figure will multiply. We are going to have many more Internet of Things devices in our homes and that will be, at least in part, thanks to 5G.
In short, 5G is going to be a very present mobile technology in the coming years. The improvements in terms of reliability, stability and quality in IoT devices will make us have more possibilities and we can have more connected equipment. We leave you an article with all the characteristics of 5G.
