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5G Geared up for Cross-Industrial Digital Transformation

Unlike its predecessors, the Fifth-Generation
technology is a key enabler of digital
transformation across industries. With the
capacity to withstand functions that require
higher bandwidth demands, 5G is capable of
meeting the diverse needs for enhanced digital

lifestyles, such as high definition videos, virtual
reality, and augmented reality.

5G, or the fifth-generation technology for mobile networks, is a new global
wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks designed to meet the
requirements of IMT-2020 set by the ITU-R, the ITU Radio communication
sector. Unlike its predecessors, primarily built to deliver communication
services such as voice, messaging and mobile broadband, 5G is expected
to fundamentally transform the telecommunications technology role
in society. The technology serves as an opportunity to create agile,
purpose-built networks tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of
individuals, corporates, and industries.

Fifth Generation technology is used across three core types of
connected services, these include Enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB),
Ultra-reliable and Low-latency Communications (uRLLC), and Massive
Fahad Al Ali Machine Type Communications (mMTC). The enhanced capabilities will
Chief Technology Officer be able to support high data throughput of 20Gbps peak data rate, 100-
1000Mbps as experience rate, 1ms ultra-low latency, 1 million massive
stc Kuwait connections per km2, high mobility for up to 500Km/h, and 100x energy
efficiency. Through these upgrades, 5G will enable the next-generation
of user experience, empower new deployment models and deliver new
solutions. It is expected that mobile ecosystems will eventually expand
into new domains through 5G, impacting industries, while virtually
connecting anyone and anything with machines, objects, and devices.

Unlike its predecessors, the Fifth-Generation technology is a key
enabler of digital transformation across industries. With the capacity
to withstand functions that require higher bandwidth demands, 5G is
capable of meeting the diverse needs for enhanced digital lifestyles,
such as high definition videos, virtual reality, and augmented reality. The
revolutionary network can also meet the digital industry’s increasing
demand for latency-sensitive services, such as assisted and automated
driving, remote management, smart manufacturing, public safety,
transportation, media and entertainment.

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