In the fast-paced world of technology, the evolution from 4G to 5G is nothing short of revolutionary. As we transition from smartphones to smart cities, 5G technology emerges as the linchpin, driving connectivity, innovation, and efficiency to unprecedented levels. This blog post delves into the crucial role that 5G technology plays in transforming not just individual devices, but entire urban landscapes into smart, interconnected hubs of the future.
How is 5G advancing the urban infrastructure and building Smart cities?
The introduction of 5G technology, which is expected to transform the technological landscape, is predicted to have a substantial influence on the Internet of Things (IoT) and smart cities. Thanks to its ability to offer faster speeds, lower latency, and more consistent connections, 5G has the potential to allow new use cases and overcome the limitations of current networks. But before that, what is a smart city?
Igniting the Future of Connectivity with 6G
In today’s fast-paced digital age, connectivity has become an indispensable part of our lives. We rely on seamless and robust networks to power our devices, communicate with loved ones, and access an array of online services. As 5G technology continues to unfold its transformative potential across industries, our thirst for connectivity is evolving. With 6G on the horizon, a new era of connectivity awaits, promising even greater advancements that will revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact.
One of the most anticipated 5G use cases is leveraging massive connectivity and data throughput to build digitally driven communities — or smart cities. With 68% of the global population expected to live in urban areas by 2050, governments across the globe are looking forward to the better economic and functional quality-of-life that smart cities promise. However, bringing those promises to fruition will be no easy feat.
Although engineers and architects have been pursuing the dream of bringing technology to Property (“PropTech”) for some time now, they still face significant challenges related to designing and implementing smart technologies at scale.
Research predicts more than 60 million 5G smart city connections globally by 2026 and urges cities to leverage 5G connectivity as high-bandwidth gateways.
The number of global 5G IoT (internet of things) connections will reach 116 million by 2026, rising from just 17 million in 2023, according to a new study from Juniper Research.
The research and analytical services firm predicts that the smart city services and healthcare sectors will drive this 1,100 per cent growth over the next three years.