Future of the Contemporary World With 5G Module

Wireless communication technology has finally stepped into the world of 5G, an era of fast data networks. The crucial features of the 5G module like high speed, enhanced mobility support, improved efficiency, and capability to connect to multiple devices at a time makes it an ideal solution to make the world much more connected. Unlike its predecessor 4G LTE which lacked access to traditional broadband networks and was not a viable solution for remote places, 5G is a much preferable option due to lower latency, higher capacity (30 to 300 GHz), and higher speed (up to 10 Gbps), and other characteristics.

As per an extensive report published by Research Dive, the global 5G module market is anticipated to register a revenue of $468,271.9 million and grow at a tremendous CAGR of 70.8% in the 2021-2028 forecast timeframe. Considering this immense growth rate and the increasing demand for 5G networks from people across the globe, it is evident that the market is here to stay and evolve to even greater heights.

Now let’s dive into some basics, the benefits of the 5G module, and some potential challenges for this booming technology.

What is 5G Technology?

5G module or technology is the fifth generation of the mobile communication network that is now a global wireless standard after its predecessors. This new network enables people to connect virtually via machines, objects, devices and is designed to provide high data speeds with more reliability, increased availability, great network capacity, lower latency, and enhanced experiences to users across the world.

Speaking of its architecture, some primary components are the user plane function (UPF), access and mobility management function (AMF), data network, application function, authentication server function, session management function, and many others. The session management function and application function together offer a policy control framework, apply policy standards, and access subscription information to manage the overall network behavior. The AMF is a single-entry point for the user equipment, or UE, connection (UE are 5G mobile devices that connect to the cloud radio access network). While the UPF transfers IP data traffic between UE and external networks, the authentication server function lets the AMF authenticate the access services to the 5G cloud network.

Although this light-speed technology offers several above-stated benefits to users, however, there are some downfalls as well that must be resolved by developers. Let’s have a look at them.

Challenges of 5G Module

Industries that have critical infrastructure, like healthcare and transport, prefer deploying 5G networks for faster and smooth operations. However, these essential sectors require more safety since security breaches or shutdown of operations can be extremely catastrophic for depending units of these infrastructures. Here are some of the basic challenges in the 5G module:

1. Increased Network Traffic

The rising number of devices connected to the cloud 5G communication network is leading to increased network traffic, or flash traffic, causing a delay in the basic operations.

2. Lack of Encryption

Lack of encryption keys and cryptographic protection for users make the communication channels insecure for data transmission.

3. Frequent Denial of Service (DoS) Attacks

Visible network monitor elements and poor security of operating systems lead to frequent denial of service (DoS) attacks.

4.  Security Compromises

Un-upgraded user security protocols in roaming networks lead to intolerable security compromises.

Bottom Line

The 5G module is becoming quite prevalent and is widely adopted by businesses for efficient and faster communications. Despite the many security features incorporated by this modern technology to diminish pre-existential threats, organizations need to rely on rigorous security implementations and resolve the challenges mentioned above.

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.