A demonstration on how the use of 5G will make it possible to secure high-risk industrial management in the future has been exhibited at the ongoing Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. King Felipe of Spain on Monday inaugurated the four-day conference of all the telecom companies of the world. Some 80,000 delegates are expected at the annual gathering of the big players of the telecom industry. At the Mobile World Congress, many tech manufacturers are announcing 5G technology for virtual interactive applications, robot clusters, automated driving, smart wearables, automated patrol inspections, smart mining, smart tunneling, and other applications in coal mining. The 5G has been the centre of attention at this year’s congress. The industry giants have been demonstrating the necessary use of 5G technologies not only in industrial production but also in people’s lives. The demonstrations of 5 G-powered devices include, among others, unmanned helicopters and routers. T-Mobile is exhibiting unmanned helicopters. This helicopter can take off and land safely with passengers without a pilot. The helicopter can even make an emergency landing by choosing the nearest safe place if it detects any adverse conditions while flying in the sky. The 5G router will be completely different from the current routers. Meanwhile, the 5G technology will completely overhaul the routers we see today. The 5G-powered wireless routers will only connect to the network through a code from a specific operator. And with the bandwidth that this router will have, it will be possible to keep all kinds of smart devices in the family connected to high-speed Internet.  

The 1035-kilometre Laos-China railway was launched recently with the support of Huawei's 5G technology and smart railway solution. To celebrate the grand opening of the railway, an event was organised where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Laos President Thongloun Sisoulith were present virtually. Laos-China Railway is of great significance to bilateral economic, social, and cultural exchanges as well as regional connectivity. Read: Malaysian PM inaugurates Huawei customer solution innovation center Travelling distance from the China-Laos border to the Vientiane capital has become shorter – from two days to three hours. Departing from Kunming and arriving in Vientiane are now possible on the same day. Huawei Smart Railway Solution has supported the Laos-China Railway in the digitalisation efforts, enabling advances in safety and security across all aspects of the railway, including construction, operations, and maintenance. "The launching of the Laos-China Railway is a great vision of the leaders of both countries. Huawei worked together with Laos' telecom operators to build the wireless network along the railway," said Minister of Technology and Communications of Laos Boviengkham Vongdara. Read: Huawei to invest $50 million to develop 500,000 digital talents in Asia-Pacific Somlith Nammanininh, project director of Huawei Laos, said: "I believe the Laos-China Railway will foster the economy, help Laos to integrate into the global market, and create more opportunities for the local businesses and people."

State-owned telecom operator Teletalk will roll out fifth-generation (5G) technology for broadband cellular networks by December, with other operators following in 2022, Posts and Telecommunication Minister Mustafa Jabbar said Saturday. "The technology of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) would be 5G. We have already tested 5G through Huawei and Robi, which has boosted our confidence," the minister said. Read 5G: Oppo teams up with Ericson to launch updated communication lab He was speaking at the webinar "5G Ecosystem in Bangladesh and Upcoming Technologies" organised by the Telecom Reporters' Network Bangladesh (TRNB). Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Shyam Sunder Sikder said the process of launching 5G in Dhaka city by this year is at the final stage. "Teletalk has started making preparations for the launch. Work related to the formulation of a broadband policy is also underway." Read: Planning to launch 5G by end of this year: Joy

Though the first 5G-capable phones were initially introduced in 2019, manufacturers have truly found their stride in 2021. In 2021, many renowned brands are releasing phones with 5G capabilities offering much longer battery support, better cameras, and faster processors. It's clear that customers are becoming more aware of it, and the 5G featured phones are turning into a sensation among the current Generation. This article will discuss the crucial benefits of 5G technology and the smartphones that support it. What is 5G technology? 5G means 5th Generation. In terms of mobile network, 5G refers to the 5th Generation or the 5th major up-gradation of mobile network technology. It is the latest standard of global wireless communication. The best way to understand 5G is to understand the past generations of wireless technology. The first introduced Generation, 1G, came to smooth voice communication. Thanks to 1G, people started to use phones in cars and other places. 2G introduced a short-messaging feature that people still use while texting. Likewise, 3G gave more network speeds to smartphones. And 4G made a higher data transfer rate possible. Modern devices and virtual services have become more popular. Read POCO M3 Pro 5G Review: Can It Fulfill the User's Expectations? So, it's evident that every past upgrade has come with some key mission objectives. The same goes for 5G also. The 5G technology will provide bigger bandwidth, better download speeds, and more support to modern technologies like the internet of things and inter-machine communication. Theoretically, 5G technology's peak speed (20Gbps) is almost 200 times faster than that of 4G. Users can experience quicker downloads and lower lag. Altogether, 5G is about to impact the way people live, play, and work. Read realme 8 5G Review: Affordable 5G Phone with Flagship Features Advantages of 5G Technology enabled Phones As it seems, 5G has come to rule and take the technology some hundred steps further. With its promising features, the number of sectors that can have the needed boost to enter into the more advanced phases is countless. Here are some of the big features of 5G technology and their benefits. 1.      Greater Transmission Speed Transmission speeds may reach up to15 or 20 Gbps in 5G. With increased speed, users can access data, programs, and distant applications in a completely direct and fast manner. Getting more access to the Cloud, no digital device has to rely only on data accumulation and internal memory. Also, it will no longer be required for these devices to install high-power processors on certain items since computation can be done on the Cloud. For instance, being able to remotely activate the software as though it were running on personal devices would enable you to avoid installing mobile apps on the local store and instead run them straight from the Cloud. Similarly, it will no longer be required to save the information in the device's memory. Read Turkish BiP offers group calls up to 15 participants to brighten up this Eid 2.      Lower Latency Latency is the amount of time that our devices require to execute an order once it has been given. The latency of 5G will be about 10 times lower than in 4G, allowing remote activities to be performed in real-time. Because of the low latency and increased sensor density, it has become possible to manipulate the machinery of industrial plants, remote transport, control logistics, or different surgical operations where the doctor can intervene on a patient from a remote place using precision tools managed remotely. Read Vivo world's second-fastest growing 5G smartphone brand: Report 3.      Connection between Devices By virtue of the 5G technology, the capable devices that can connect to the network have risen dramatically, reaching millionaire levels for every square kilometer. All linked gadgets have immediate access to the World Wide Web and will be able to share data with one another in real-time. This will benefit the IoT. It is expected that a typical house would have a hundred linked gadgets that transmit and receive data in real-time. When we think about industrial facilities, we think of thousands of interconnected equipment. Read Huawei launches new 5G products The increased number of linked gadgets will enable smart cities and self-driving cars. For example, by installing sensors at various locations and items around the city, a significant portion of it may be watched. If people share the information from the sensors of the vehicles and those of the city and these exchange data, they may enhance the quality of life in cities, simplify autonomous car navigation, and so on. 4.      Network Slicing 5G also enables the implementation of virtual networks (network slicing) and the creation of subnets in order to offer a connection that is more tailored to particular requirements. Read 5G subscriptions to cross 580 million by 2021: Ericsson The formation of 5G sub-networks will deliver definite characteristics to different parts of the network, in order to make it a better programmable network. For emergencies, this technology will allow prioritizing connections to other users, through applying diverse latencies or prioritizing them in the network connection. Thus, the users remain unaffected by possible mobile network overloads. Who needs 5G phones? 5G is still in its early days. It needs more time to deliver the peak performance throughout the world. So, this is quite evident that the technology is not suitable yet for everyone. It's still more of a future thing. However, there are some aspects of 5G that might attract you to have a 5G smartphone. Read OPPO partners with Thales for World’s First 5G SA-Compatible eSIM Users who need to download HD movies in less time will find 5G unbelievable. They will also get fast speed even in the busiest period of time, mainly because 5G has greater bandwidth. It's perfect for crowded areas and high traffic. Mobile gamers who can't tolerate a little lag can also go for 5G phones. Because of improved responsiveness, 5G smartphones won't cause delays, glitches during gaming. Read Android 12 Key Features: What’s New? Final Words 5G phones and other devices are now much more costly than 4G devices. However, though people may face some difficulties as early adopters, the potential advantages are undoubtedly worth it as the technology advances and it’s provided coverage increases. Still, a lot will rely on how people use their phones. For speed lovers, 5G is a choice that has no equivalent option. Users who just need regular speeds should wait till the 5G frenzy dies down and costs decrease. Read 5G phone: Realme targets 100 million youth customers by 2024

Chinese technology company realme is planning to put 100 million 5G phones in the hands of young consumers around the world by 2024. realme partnered with Qualcomm, GSMA and Counterpoint Research to host the inaugural "Making 5G Global: Accessibility for All" virtual summit Thursday.  At the summit, realme reiterated its commitment to work towards the advancement of 5G adoption globally. Also, the company revealed that the realme GT 5G performance flagship and the realme GT camera flagship are set for release in June and July. Also read: Realme to bring Snapdragon 778G 5G, Android 12 Beta 1-equipped smartphone In 2020, realme launched 14 5G devices in 21 markets. The company also expects to establish seven research and development centres around the world and invest $300 million globally in 5G technology research and product development in 2021 to expedite the adoption of 5G products.  Speaking at the summit, Madhav Sheth, VP and CEO of India and Europe, realme, said: "Starting with our first 5G model, the realme X50, we have been exploring new design concepts and technical innovations to bring users more slimline and design-rich 5G phones that have a powerful performance." Also read: realme to host 5G summit with GSMA, Counterpoint, Qualcomm "While the growth of 5G coverage is encouraging, a survey by GSMA shows that other barriers remain for widespread adoption of the new technology amongst consumers, such as affordability of the devices, lack of digital literacy and skills, and costs of mobile data. Nevertheless, the transition to 5G is inevitable across the world, and 5G is expected to bring $600 billion to the global economy over the next decade," said Kalvin Bahia, principal economist of GSMA Intelligence.  Realme Bangladesh Managing Director Tim Shao said: "As we can see there are many barriers to adopting 5G technology all around the world, this is where realme will be putting its efforts. We want to live up to the expectations of the youths and the youths need smart technology like 5G. We will introduce affordable 5G phones to empower the youths and help the country embrace 5G." Read Robi deploys 4.5G technology in all its network sites

China's ZTE and MTN Uganda on Friday started 5G technology trial here to be the first who brings the Standalone 5G network into reality in east Africa as the region awaits it commercial roll out.