Next Evolution of Mobile Data? The 5G!
The next evolution of mobile data could be the last step-change we see in mobile data transmission. Mobile data use has rocketed over the past five years – increasing 74 per cent alone in 2015 – taking the overall global figure to around 3.7 exabytes per month. A filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US recently revealed Apple is testing next-generation, 5G wireless technologies, suggesting a future iPhone will run on the advanced connection. WHAT IS 5G? Next-generation mobile networks are expected to handle more data, connect more devices, significantly reduce latency and bring new levels of reliability. 5G has been designed to meet these needs by pooling bandwidth to boost range and speed. According to a recent report from the National Infrastructure Commission, "5G means seamless connectivity. Ultra-fast, ultra-reliable, ultra-high capacity transmitting at super low latency. It will support the ever larger data requirements of the exis...