1. Higher transmission speeds

Transmission speeds of up to 15 or 20 Gbps will allow remote applications to access data, files or programs much faster. The increased use of the cloud to the detriment of the internal memory installed in each device will avoid the need to equip them with multiple processors, since computing tasks can be derived from the network. This will make it possible to prolong the useful life of the sensors and expand their typology to transmit a greater variety of data, from high-definition images to real-time video.

2. More connected devices

The impact of 5G is going to be very clear in the number of devices that can be connected to form part of the IoT. All connected devices will be able to communicate and exchange information. For example, in smart homes hundreds of devices will coexist, from smart appliances to devices to control electricity consumption, security systems and entertainment systems, connected in all possible ways to allow us to enjoy a much more comfortable life. In industrial installations, thousands of devices will make it possible to optimize production processes and improve safety. Furthermore, the dream of building smart cities will be possible and manageable on a large scale.

Latency can be defined as the time from when an order is issued to a smart device until the action is executed. With 5G networks, response times will be a tenth of what they are with 4G. Thus, for example: The lower latency will make it possible to increase the use of sensors in many industrial applications, both to control machinery and in logistics management or remote transport applications. In the health sector, this latency improvement will allow health professionals to control high-precision instruments to perform surgical operations remotely.