From 1G to 5G — mobile technology has come a long way, with technology maturity and application breakthroughs complementing each other. Why should you be excited about 5G? Well, because it delivers a plethora of possibilities in delivering faster, more reliable, and lower latency connectivity than the previous generations.
From building smart cities to providing better healthcare monitoring solutions and smart fully automated factories. It is set to revolutionise our everyday experiences and open up a future of unparalleled possibilities.
In this article we will unpack on how this fifth generation of mobile network technology will accelerate a new digital era for Malaysians.
The Building Blocks of 5G
Network Speed: 5G speeds have the potential to be about 20x faster than current 4G speeds.
Density of connected devices (without impacting performance): 5G is expected to allow up to 1 million devices to be connected within one square kilometre, a 10x improvement over 4G.
Network Latency: 5G networks are expected to have nearly instantaneous response times of less than one millisecond. To put this into context, the average reaction time for humans to a visual stimulus is 250 milliseconds, or a quarter of a second. Try it for yourself HERE!
There is much more to 5G than meets the eye
The combination of exceptional speed, expanded bandwidth, low latency, and increased power efficiency would be able to generate billions of connections, fundamentally changing the mobile ecosystem, and the world along with it.
How does it impact everyday consumers and businesses?
5G is revolutionising existing business models by providing new avenues for innovation, productivity, connectivity and customer experience. The benefits apply across industries. It is up to each business to put 5G to work in ways that expedite data analysis and provide a better brand experience to customers.
People would also no longer have to be tied down by a mandatory location. With high-speed internet available anywhere, people have the freedom to live anywhere they wish.
5G with CelcomDigi
CelcomDigi is excited about the possibilities that 5G can bring and has been working very closely with the industry, regulator, and government to realise the full potential of 5G in Malaysia.
They have also set up an Innovation Centre focused on exploring innovative technologies and use cases as well as building a vibrant ecosystem of innovation partners. The telco is ready to play a more active and direct role in the country’s 5G implementation, leveraging on its experience and resources as well as ongoing industry partnerships with leading Malaysian enterprises to explore vertical-specific applications, with support from a broad ecosystem of regional and global partners.
U Mobile – 5G connectivity at no extra charges
U Mobile is also another mobile network operator that has launched their 5G services commercially – both prepaid and postpaid. Customers can enjoy a 5G experience at no extra cost with their unbeatable 5G mobile plans.
The telco provider may be the youngest in the country but their understanding of customer preferences has enabled them to grow from strength to strength. Over the years, they have tested 5G use cases in verticals such as in healthcare, gaming, tourism and manufacturing to glean insights on how 5G may be leveraged to better experience and performance.
Jump into the 5G bandwagon!
With the government’s recent decision to shift to dual 5G networks as early as January 2024, both these telco providers are confident that this would encourage greater adoption for industries, enterprises and consumers.
Let’s together embrace 5G and all the benefits it has to offer!
For more information on what these telco providers have to offer, you can visit their website: CelcomDigi and U Mobile.
