Key Technical Features

Latency

Latency determines the time it takes for data to travel between devices.

• 5G offers ultra-low latency (~1 ms) critical for applications like autonomous vehicles, where delays can jeopardize safety.
• 5.5G is expected to refine this further, ensuring even higher reliability for mission-critical tasks like remote surgery or industrial robotics.
• 6G aspires to achieve sub-millisecond latency, enabling instant device interactions and real-time control in dynamic environments.

Bandwidth

Bandwidth defines how much data can be transmitted simultaneously.

• 5G provides speeds up to 10 Gbps, making high-definition video streaming and remote monitoring seamless in IoT ecosystems.
• 5.5G will likely expand capacity with techniques like spectrum sharing, supporting more devices with minimal congestion.
• 6G promises to exceed 100 Gbps, crucial for applications like holographic communications and immersive augmented reality (AR).

Massive IoT Support

The capacity to connect billions of devices efficiently is essential for IoT growth.

• 5G introduced capabilities to support up to one million devices per square kilometer, making it suitable for smart city infrastructure.
• 5.5G enhances this by improving energy efficiency and addressing rural IoT deployments.
• 6G aims for ubiquitous connectivity, integrating terrestrial and satellite networks to ensure global IoT reach.