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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/
(Score: 2) by PiMuNu on Wednesday February 28 2018, @06:07PM
The infrastructure costs for cell phones are order of magnitudes less than landlines - so an iteration in infrastructure can be done order of magnitude more frequently. 20 years ago we still had dial up, so a factor 100-1000 in data rate (depending on location). What is the comparable value for cell phones? What was the data rate for WAP?