Teldat’s 5G Network Connectivity FAQ’s
1. What is 5G technology?
2. What are the key performance enhancements 5G offers over LTE?
3. What are the three major sets of use cases enabled by 5G?
4. What is eMBB (enhanced Mobile Broadband)?
5. What is the focus of URLLC (Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications)?
6. What characterizes Massive IoT use cases?
7. How does 5G enable high density and traffic capacity?
8. What is Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and why is it important for 5G deployment?
9. How does 5G enhance Immersive Experiences?
10. How does 5G support Connected Vehicles?
11. How does 5G facilitate remote control in dangerous scenarios?
12. What role does 5G play in Cloud Robotics and Smart Manufacturing?
13. How does 5G transform healthcare services (eHealth)?
14. What is a “5G Enabler” device, and when is it necessary?
15. Are there cybersecurity challenges associated with 5G networks?
1. What is 5G technology?
5G is the new generation mobile network. It is considered a breakthrough in cellular networks, offering higher performance, ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, and increased availability compared to previous generations.
2. What are the key performance enhancements 5G offers over LTE?
5G is up to 10 times faster than LTE, delivering more uniform, multi-Gbps peak rates, which enables customers to download content more quickly. It also features much lower latency, below 1ms, which dramatically improves user experiences and empowers new business opportunities.
3. What are the three major sets of use cases enabled by 5G?
The three major sets of use cases defined for 5G are: eMBB (enhanced Mobile Broadband), Massive IoT, and URLLC (Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications).
4. What is eMBB (enhanced Mobile Broadband)?
eMBB is one of the major 5G use cases, representing the evolution from LTE. It is defined by its ability to provide mobile gigabit broadband speeds consistently, not just in limited areas, but everywhere.
5. What is the focus of URLLC (Ultra-Reliable Low-Latency Communications)?
URLLC focuses on achieving a latency of 1ms or less and an ultra-responsive connection. This is considered one of the hardest features to attain in 5G and requires multi-connectivity, redundancy, and carrier aggregation. URLLC enables applications like autonomous driving, industrial automation, and remote medical assistance.
6. What characterizes Massive IoT use cases?
7. How does 5G enable high density and traffic capacity?
5G achieves high density and traffic capacity by supporting more devices per square meter and enabling effective network scaling against increasing traffic demand. It utilizes higher spectrum waves (mmWaves), beamforming, and small cells to achieve higher capacity in densely populated areas.
8. What is Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), and why is it important for 5G deployment?
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is a highly relevant new 5G service. It allows mobile operators to compete against wired broadband providers by delivering speeds comparable to fiber WAN services over vast coverage areas. FWA can deliver gigabit speeds simply and quickly to homes and Small Offices/Home Offices (SoHo) and small-medium companies (SME’s).
9. How does 5G enhance Immersive Experiences?
5G is synonymous with Extended Reality (XR), which includes Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR). For the first time, 5G networks hold the potential to remove the previous capacity limitations necessary to enjoy XR as an end-user.
10. How does 5G support Connected Vehicles?
5G enables full connectivity in a vehicle and allows a car to communicate with its surrounding environment via vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. This includes vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication with things like traffic lights, and vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication with other road users. This technology is the basis of fully autonomous driving.
11. How does 5G facilitate remote control in dangerous scenarios?
5G networks allow for massive IoT and URLLC services, enabling many devices to be controlled remotely. This is vital for situations where humans cannot be present, such as in dangerous or inaccessible scenarios (e.g., deactivating explosives) using drones or remote-controlled robots.
12. What role does 5G play in Cloud Robotics and Smart Manufacturing?
In Smart Manufacturing, 5G and an edge cloud router allow robotic systems to be controlled and re-programmed from anywhere, eliminating the need for cables. This infrastructure allows 5G robotic systems to exchange huge volumes of data, improving Machine Learning (ML) and enabling quick, critical decisions.
13. How does 5G transform healthcare services (eHealth)?
5G opens new horizons for eHealth by allowing patients to connect virtually with doctors and enabling real-time remote monitoring of vital signs. It helps antiquated healthcare systems transform into smart hospitals capable of delivering remote services globally.
14. What is a “5G Enabler” device, and when is it necessary?
A 5G Enabler device, such as the Teldat-5Ge, is an optimal solution when corporate routers are not equipped to handle 5G connections or are installed in locations with poor coverage. It integrates mobile connectivity, supports Power-over-Ethernet (PoE), and can be installed where network coverage is adequate, using the LAN infrastructure to connect to the corporate router.
15. Are there cybersecurity challenges associated with 5G networks?
Yes, the sources note that while 5G delivers unprecedented speeds and connectivity, this new technology also introduces a series of cybersecurity challenges. Companies investing in Massive IoT, for instance, must include protocols and tools to maintain consumer confidence and avoid unauthorized access.
