Want of next generation of mobile broadband.

Byline: Nazir Ahmed Shaikh

5G's proliferation is unprecedented, leading to the amalgamation of ground-breaking technologies of this decade such as AI and edge computing. The inherent synergies of these technologies are not only pushing the performance of 5G for mission- critical services but also scaling down 5G NR with NR-Light to meet diverse use cases, while exploring the broader massive Internet of things (IoT) use cases.

It has been estimated that by year 2022, the average consumer is expected to consume 11 GB of data per month, on their smartphone, against current usage of 2.3 GB of data per month. This is driven by explosive growth in video traffic as mobile is increasingly becoming the source of media and entertainment, as well as the massive growth in always-connected cloud computing and experiences. The 4G technology has completely changed the way how we consume information. During the last ten years, the mobile app industry has witnessed an unprecedented growth in services like video streaming, ecommerce, ride sharing, etc.

What actually 5G is?

The 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices. The 5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, massive network capacity, , increased availability with more reliability, more reliability, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users. Higher performance and improved efficiency empower new user experiences and connects new industries.

5G will expand the mobile ecosystem to new industries. This will contribute to cutting-edge user experiences such as boundless extreme reality (XR), seamless IoT capabilities, new enterprise applications, local interactive content and instant cloud access, to name a few.

Who owns 5G?

Nobody owns 5G, but there are several companies within the mobile ecosystem that are contributing to bringing 5G to life. Qualcomm has played a major role in inventing the many foundational technologies that drive the industry forward and make up 5G, the next wireless standard. We are at the heart of the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), the industry organization that defines the global specifications for 3G UMTS (including HSPA), 4G LTE, and 5G technologies.

3GPP is driving many essential inventions across all aspects of 5G design, from the air interface to the service layer. Other 3GPP 5G members range from...

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