5G IoT: Enabling Industries to Enhance their Performance with Greater Efficiency and Increased Productivity

From the past few years, the Internet of Things (IoT) is achieving new heights due to the increase in the number of connected devices all across the globe. Though there exist several factors contributing to the surge in the Internet of Things, however, the development of 5G network plays a vital role in this. The introduction of the 5G network, is going to be a game-changer for the IoT by improving the performance and reliability of the connected devices.

Princy A. J | November 11, 2021

Presently, we are on the edge of leaping innovations that are going to change the entire fabric of our society. We are living in an age where technology like 5G has already landed. This rapid development in science and technology has made human life even easier and smoother where time is insufficient for the fast running life. In recent years, dependency on the Internet of Things (IoT) has been increasing due to the rising number of connected devices and 5G plays a crucial role in the surging number of these devices all across the globe. Before moving forward with the several benefits of 5G and its importance for IoT, let’s start with the essentials.

What is a 5G Technology?

Technically, 5G technology is the 5th generation wireless technology. If we make it simpler, then the first generation of wireless technology allowed us to make calls; in the 2nd generation, messaging or texting was enabled with the calling facility; the 3rd generation brought the internet to our phones; in the 4th generation, the speed of transferring a huge amount of data increased than that of 3G. Now, in 5G it is expected that the speed of transferring data will be ten times faster than that of the present LTE networks.

Moreover, in 5G, will not only enhance the faster transferring of data or the downloading speed, however, but it will also reduce latency to make a smoother real-time network performance. Hence, 5G will help to control heavy machinery virtually in hazardous environments and even will help to operate patients remotely. With the high-speed delivery of 5G network, it will also provide a secured connection which will further help many industries and businesses to perform their operations, starting from self-driving vehicles to smart grids for renewable energy and many more.

Why does 5G Beneficial for IoT?

5G network possesses numerous beneficial properties which will help IoT to experience greater performance and better reliability. There are a plethora of reasons why 5G is the foundation to experience the real potential of IoT. Some of them are listed below:

Higher Data Transfer Speed- The commercial success of any IoT is truly depending on its performance. It means how fast an IoT system can communicate with other IoT devices such as smartphones, tablets, Apps, websites, and others. 5G will enhance the performance of IoTs with 10 times higher speed than the existing network, which will allow the devices to communicate in a significant manner and to transfer data faster than ever. This will further help the healthcare industry, smart home devices, and industrial applications to perform better.
Broader Network Reliability- With higher speed, 5G networks offer stable connections which is very much essential for any IoT devices especially smart locks, security cameras, and other monitoring systems. The broader network coverage and greater reliability are the major factors expected to allure industries to opt for 5G compatible devices in near future.

Future Insights for the 5G IoT Market

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has badly impacted many telecom and semiconductor industries initially. Many communication service providers have postponed their spectrum auctions, and rollouts of 5G networks as governments of many countries were busy addressing public health crises. However, the growing utility of IoTs, rising adoption of machine to machine (M2M) communications, and rising deployment of 5G communication are the vital factors expected to bolster the growth of the global 5G IoT market in the upcoming days. The market is envisioned to garner a revenue of $12,556.5 million and rise at a CAGR of 28.1% during the forecast period from 2021-2028.

The Bottom Line

As IoT provides fertile land for innovations for both operators and industries, in near future, the demand for using IoT is going to surge to engage their customers in new ways. To this, 5G will fuel up the usage of IoT on a broader scale by transforming society with greater reliability and convenience.

About the Author(s)

Princy A. J

Princy holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the prestigious Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. University at Chennai, India. After a successful academic record, she pursued her passion for writing. A thorough professional and enthusiastic writer, she enjoys writing on various categories and advancements in the global industries. She plays an instrumental role in writing about current updates, news, blogs, and trends.