Evolution of cars

5G in the evolution of cars

5G in the evolution of cars

Self-driving vehicles is an area whose implementation will require a new generation of communication networks.

Over 5G networks, cars will be able to communicate with each other and make instant decisions.

Cars can be equipped with sensors that read all kinds of information about the road situation: the nearest vehicles, weather conditions, asphalt condition, road signs, etc. Based on this data, the trip can be managed automatically. In addition to the convenience for the driver of the car, equipping cars with sensors opens up new opportunities to improve road safety.

In 2016, global market players expect the appearance of the 5G network standard in 2018, and their deployment for commercial use in 2020. While the standard has not been developed, 5G remains a concept in which new-generation networks differ from previous technologies by significantly higher bandwidth - at least 10 times higher than LTE and the ability to transmit large amounts of data with much less latency. The delay in transmitting information in 5G is less than 1 millisecond, while in LTE networks it is 10-20 milliseconds

For Russia, 5G networks are mostly in projects. The standards that will form their basis have not yet been developed. "The difficulty lies in the fact that 5G will use high-frequency bands, which means that the density of base stations for sufficient coverage increases, which immediately raises the order of investments in the network, creates complexity with the creation of subscriber devices. In addition, Russian operators must recoup the costs they have already made in 4G. There is evidence that in Russia only 20-25 percent of smartphones purchased support the 4G standard, so it is still very early to think about the introduction of 5G networks in the country."

Conclusion

According to a November 2020 report from Ericsson, 5G will reach 4.4 billion subscribers by the end of 2027.

5G networks will have greater flexibility and the ability to «adapt» to the subscriber device.