Will 5G Really Show up for IoT?

Did you know that commercial 5G services have already been deployed across more than 1,500 cities in over 60 countries around the world? In fact, it’s estimated that by 2024 over 40% of the globe will be covered by 5G, causing AI app development to reach new heights in demand.

In other words, the advancement of the 5G wireless network is actively transforming the world around us. And whether it’s for business or personal use, it’s clear that numerous industries and domains can benefit from the advanced capabilities posed by 5G. Not to mention that 5G will play a critical role as the number of IoT devices and scenarios continue to rise. 

The increasing number of IoT devices is undoubtedly leading to a reliance on 5G in order to transmit vast amounts of data in real-time and avoid lag associated with slow networks and too many devices. Therefore, this article will be used to discuss the benefits that 5G has to offer for IoT, both currently and in the future.

As a leading app development firm with a presence in California, New York, and London supporting VC-basked startups to Fortune 500 companies, we love providing our clients with cutting-edge IoT solutions. That said, we thought it would be useful to dig into how the introduction of 5G is actually influencing the growth of IoT. Let’s dig in.

What is 5G & How Can it Apply to IoT?

What exactly is 5G? Simply put, the fifth generation of mobile networking (5G) is a cutting-edge communication system that includes a mostly New Radio (5G NR) framework and an entirely new core network with the primary purpose of achieving truly wireless connections around the globe. 

So, how does 5G relate to IoT? Well, the Internet of Things (IoT) is constantly evolving, and therefore requires a faster network with higher capacity that can serve its ever-changing connectivity needs; exactly where 5G comes into play. 

The 5G spectrum expands the frequencies on which digital cellular technologies will transfer data, and increases the overall bandwidth of cellular networks, allowing for additional IoT devices to connect to it. In other words, some of the many benefits that accompany the integration of 5G in IoT include:

Greater Data-Transfer Speeds

It goes without saying that the success of IoT is ultimately tied to the performance of its devices. More specifically, how quickly IoT devices can communicate with one another is the primary factor to consider when analyzing the effectiveness of IoT. Fortunately with the integration of 5G, this communication is likely to increase tremendously.

In fact, it’s estimated that 5G will be up to 10 times faster than current LTE networks, allowing IoT devices to communicate and share data faster than ever before. This increase in speed will help to reduce the lag between connected IoT devices, ultimately allowing them to send and receive data in a quick and effective manner. 

Advanced Network Reliability

In addition to the increased speed offered by 5G, this integration will create more effective and reliable connections, which is extremely important for any IoT device or scenario. And, as the 5G network has the ability to handle a greater amount of connected IoT devices, users are sure to experience advanced reliability when using their devices to browse the internet, transmit data, and perform their work duties.

The Future of IoT: Can 5G Spark an IoT Revolution?

So, we know that 5G is fast, comprehensive, and undoubtedly reliable, but can the integration of it spark an IoT revolution? Well, many experts are suggesting that the ongoing advances in 5G can certainly help generate some momentum in the realm of IoT initiatives.

Nowadays, smart homes, smartphones, and wearable smart devices are a part of our everyday lives and will continue to grow with the speed and performance capabilities that 5G has to offer. With such a heavy reliance on mobile IoT today, it would make sense that within the next 20 years 5G will continue to evolve and IoT will look completely different as a result.

In addition, 5G-enabled IoT is not only expected to enable a technological IoT revolution, but it’s also projected to help optimize millions of jobs all over the world. From transportation and agriculture to manufacturing and other physical industries, the integration of 5G in IoT is expected to support jobs in virtually any industry you can think of. Not to mention that 5G in IoT has the potential to revolutionize smart machinery and smart manufacturing use cases. 

In other words, it’s safe to say that with the integration of 5G in IoT, our society will be more efficient, smart cities will be made possible, and users can expect greater personalization and automation in everything from their job to their home lives.