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posted by martyb on Wednesday February 28 2018, @11:31AM   Printer-friendly
from the I-thought-that-5G-was-$5000 dept.

5G is – surprise, surprise – dominating this year's Mobile World Congress [MWC] as more emphasis is heaped on how non-telco vertical sectors can use the fledgling technology.

Unlike 4G or any previous cellular generation, 5G aims to cover a wider set of use cases from the outset: not only enhanced mobile broadband, but also massive machine-type communications and ultra-reliable low latency applications. The new capabilities could broaden cellular-based networks to potential new users, particularly in vertical industries from automotive to factory automation.

To achieve that, the telecom sector is seeking input from other verticals on 5G use cases and technical requirements that will help them to shape standards. During the last 18 months to two years, the telecom industry has been urging vertical sectors to get involved and there are now signs of engagement.

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/02/27/5g_finds_vertical_home/


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  • (Score: 2) by Freeman on Wednesday February 28 2018, @05:07PM (2 children)

    by Freeman (732) on Wednesday February 28 2018, @05:07PM (#645257) Journal

    I would love good speed with reasonable / no caps at a decent price. I'm currently paying $67+change for approx 300gb data cap and get up to 1.4MB download speeds through Steam. I also have a normal ping from 35 to 50ms. So, I'm definitely in the market for anything better. Would be nice to get fiber, but I'm definitely not holding my breath.

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  • (Score: 1) by redneckmother on Wednesday February 28 2018, @11:32PM (1 child)

    by redneckmother (3597) on Wednesday February 28 2018, @11:32PM (#645490)

    Those numbers beat the living shit out of HughesNOT.

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    • (Score: 2) by Freeman on Thursday March 01 2018, @12:04AM

      by Freeman (732) on Thursday March 01 2018, @12:04AM (#645505) Journal

      Why yes, they do. HughesNet is marketed in the area I live. Why anyone in their right mind would use it is beyond me. May as well tether with phone data at that point. Though, I guess you could literally be in the sticks with 0 options.

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