5G Countdown

Context:

Reliance Jio has declared that they will launch 5G in the 2nd half of 2021.

What is 5G?

• 5G is the 5th generation of mobile networks, a significant evolution over today’s 4G LTE networks.
• 5G uses radio waves or radio frequency (RF) energy to transmit and receive voice and data connecting our communities.

Pros of 5G Technology

• Greater Transmission Speed
• Lower Latency: Latency refers to the time interval between an order being received and the given instruction being executed.
• Increased Connectivity
• Energy Efficiency Plans

Cons of 5G Technology

• High Cost of Establishment
• Lack of Information
• Limited Coverage
• Overcrowded Radio Frequency
• Security and Privacy Issue

Which countries have already launched 5G services?

Globally, 5G network deployment is rapidly moving from trials to early commercialization.

• In April 2019, South Korea and the U.S. became the first countries to commercially launch 5G services.
• China too has handed out commercial 5G licenses to its major carriers earlier than expected.
• Other countries include Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates.