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T
he next big thing in mobile connectivity has begun
rolling out. 5G networks will be a cornerstone in
building essential infrastructure for new business
models. 5G is expected to bring unprecedented data
speeds, low latency and near-instant connectivity to
users and service providers. It will let us stream high-
quality video in seconds, enable a new generation of
IoT, build a foundation for smarter factories and cities,
and even access virtual reality on the move.But making 5G work is no simple task; it requires
technology that is trusted, proven and reliable. Devices
will need to seamlessly connect to legacy networks if
5G is unavailable, massive amounts of data need to
be exchanged and analyzed, and a new ecosystem of
communicating devices will need to be brought into
conversation with each other. Technology companies
are now stepping up and creating the devices and
infrastructure to do just this.End-to-end 5G solution
Your first contact with 5G will most likely be through a
smartphone, as makers launch new 5G-enabled devices
with the components needed to connect to 5G networks.
With five new 5G smartphones already launched in the
market, over two million customers around the world are
connecting using Samsung 5G smartphones, and the
company expects the number to double by the end of
the year.As a leading figure in the mobile industry for more than
35 years, Samsung has been standing ready for the 5G
revolution, offering an end-to-end 5G solution that goes
beyond smartphones to support the larger ecosystem.
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by three of the top U.S. carriers, and the company is also
working with carriers all around the world to expand
5G coverage. Korea delivered one of the world’s first
and the largest rollout of commercial 5G networks,
supported by Samsung’s network equipment including
its latest Massive MIMO antenna.The Internet of (mobile) Things
We have been living in the IoT era for some time now.
Smart speakers and other ˔smart˕ products can be
regularly seen in most homes, albeit at a limited scale
and only able to communicate via a Wi-Fi link.Now 5G is set to change the scene. 5G supports one
million simultaneous connections per square kilometer,
which, when combined with high-speeds and low
latency, will have businesses eager to use 5G first
and foremost with IoT. In manufacturing, for example,The future has arrived in the form of 5G
technology. As telecommunication providers
race to tap into the potential that 5G will bring,
technology brands and device makers will also
have a chance to join a whole new ecosystem
of connected devices and services.
A Whole New
Communications
Ecosystem in the
5G Era
thousands of sensors can assist to detect security risks,
potential hazards and improve operational performance.
AT&T and Samsung recently launched the ˔5G Innovation
Zone˕ in Austin, Texas to explore how 5G can improve
manufacturing and provide insight into the future of
Smart Factories.The platform for success
5G-enabled, next-generation devices cannot operate
alone. With a new generation of connectivity also come
new standards for compliance, where device makers,
network carriers and infrastructure providers need to
align on a set of industry-wide rules to shape innovation.3GPP, a third-generation partnership project originally
tasked with setting standards for 3G, has worked with
key stakeholders to establish a standard for network
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5G evolves, technology at large will need to comply
to new standards that ensure the trust, reliability and
security necessary to bring new consumers into the
5G era.Appreciating the importance of built-in security in
all aspects of the 5G ecosystem, Samsung has taken
a leading role in setting international and industry
standards—much like it did during previous network
transitions, for example, when the industry transitioned
from 3G to LTE(4G). New use cases, such as connected
cars and hospitals, rely on data that, if stolen or
intercepted, carry the risk in which safety or privacy may
be compromised. Samsung Knox, which is embedded
in Galaxy smartphones and various other connected
devices, is certified by government security agencies
around the world, including the U.S. Department of
Defense. The combined power of Samsung’s on-device
and forthcoming on-network security will keep users
safe at every touchpoint across the 5G network.Working together
Mobile carriers need to be confident that they can
deploy their 5G service on schedule and deliver the
scale of coverage required by customers. Manufacturers
of connected cars, for example, need mobile control
units that will give stable connections to the network
and, at least in the short term, switch to 4G in areas
where 5G is yet unavailable.In the next few years, mobile carriers, network providers
and device manufacturers will begin offering a broad
range of 5G tools, but not all will be equal. Choosing the
right technology partner will be crucial to dealing with
the challenges of the transition to 5G, as well as taking
advantage of its opportunities. With their technology
needs taken care of, businesses, municipalities and
consumers can focus on the transformative effect of our
world’s new communications ecosystem.The Wall Street Journal news organization was not involved in the creation of this content. This article was commissioned by Samsung.
Samsung's 5G-enabled devices include the
Galaxy S10 5G, Galaxy Note 10+, Note10, Galaxy A90
and Galaxy FoldSamsung's 5G radio base station in commercial
service across Korea