Don’t believe the hype: We’re a long way from 5G
There’s a host of reasons why we won’t see 5G roll out in production anytime soon.
There’s a host of reasons why we won’t see 5G roll out in production anytime soon.
The number of 5G mobile network connections in Australia could reach over 10 million by 2022, according to new research.
“Is NBN now planning to build a mobile network?” Labor’s Shadow Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland, asks.
The rollout of 5G in Australia could see the country’s economic productivity surge to the tune of an extra $2,000 in GDP per capita.
Optus CEO Allen Lew said the upcoming rollout of the 5G fixed wireless service - slated for early 2019 - will give people an alternative to the NBN service.
Optus CEO Allen Lew said Australia is in a “unique position” to lead the next generation of mobile technology and he believes the number two telco will play a big role in capitalising on the momentum and making it a reality.
Telstra has established what it claims is the first precinct of 5G-enabled Wi-Fi hotspots in the world on the Gold Coast.
5G will rely on denser arrays of small antennas and the cloud to offer data speeds up to 50 or 100 times faster than current 4G networks.
Some incumbent carriers will have to make new "arrangements" as the government eyes the sale of 125 MHz of mobile spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band.
Next generation wireless technology promises to go beyond phones and link up everything from vehicles to household devices.
Pace of commercialisation for 5G wireless network picking up as Huawei begins pre-commercial development with more than 30 network operators.
Intel is collaborating with Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft to bring 5G connectivity to Windows PCs by next year.
Telstra on Monday opened an innovation centre where it will test next-generation mobile technologies in Australian conditions to support the early commercial deployment of 5G services across the country.
Optus plans to commence the rollout of a 5G fixed line service in Australia by early 2019, starting with key metropolitan areas.
Nokia is introducing new silicon chipsets that promise big increases in the data-handling capacity for mobile towers in metro areas.