5G networks will offer faster speeds and more reliable internet connections than previous generations of mobile technology. Pakistan plans to introduce 5G services by 2020, which would make it the first country in South Asia to implement 5G. The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority will develop a framework to allow Pakistani mobile operators like Zong to test 5G technology, in preparation for its commercial launch in 2021 when 5G spectrum is scheduled to be auctioned. 5G is expected to provide speeds over 1Gbps and support new technologies like self-driving cars and smart cities.
2. Short History
The “G” in 5G stands for “generation.” Wireless phone technology
technically started with 1G, and in the early 1990s, and it
expanded to 2G when companies first started enabling people
to send text messagesbetween twocellular devices.
Eventually the world moved on to 3G, which gave people the
ability to make phone calls, send text messages, and browse the
internet. 4G enhanced many of the capabilities that were made
possible with the third generation of wireless. People could even
download and upload large video files without anyissues.
3. Continued…
Then companies added LTE,short for “long term evolution,” to 4G
connectivity. LTEbecame the fastest and most consistent variety
of 4G compared to competing technologies like WiMax. The
difference between WiMax and LTE is similar to the difference
between Blu-Ray and HD DVDs: Both technologies achieved
similar outcomes, but it was important to create a standard for
everyone to use. LTE did just that, and it made 4G technology
even faster.
5Gwill build on the foundation created by4GLTE.
4. What is 5G
5G networks are the next generation of mobile
connectivity, offering faster speeds and more
internet
reliable
connections on smartphones and other devices than everbefore.
Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest
research, 5G should offer connections that are multitudes faster
than current connections, with average download speeds of
around 1GBpsexpected to soon be thenorm.
5G networks are expected to launch across the world by 2020,
working alongside existing 3G and 4G technology to provide
speedier connections that stayonline no matter where you are.
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LOGO
Technology
5G
Deployment 2014/2015
Bandwidth
1G 2G/2.5G 3G 4G
1970/1984 1980/1999 1990/2002 2000/2010
2kbps 14-64kbps 2mbps 200mbps >1gbps
Technology Analog
cellular
Digital
cellular
Broadbandwidth/
cdma/ip technology
Unified ip &seamless
combo of
LAN/WAN/WLAN/PA N 4G+WWWW
Service Mobile
telephony
Digital
voice,short
messaging
Integrated high
quality audio, video
& data
Dynamic information
access, variable devices
Dynamic information
access, variable devices
with AI capabilities
Multiplexing FDMA TDMA/CDMA CDMA CDMA CDMA
Switching Circuit Circuit/circuit for access
network&air interface
Packet except for
air interface
All packet All packet
Core network PSTN PSTN Packet
network
Internet Internet
Handoff Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal Horizontal&V
ertical
Horizontal&V
ertical
COMPARISON OF 1G TO 5G TECHNOLOGIES
6. LOGO COMPARISON BETWEEN 3G Vs 4G
Technology 3G 4G
Data Transfer Rate 3.1 MB/sec 100 MB/sec
Internet Services Broadband Ultra Broadband
Mobile - TV Resolution Low High
Bandwidth 5-20 MHz 100MHz
Frequency 1.6-2 GHz 2-8 GHz
Download and upload 5.8 Mbps 14 Mbps
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The basic difference between 3G and 4G is in data transfer and signal
quality.
10. What will 5G networks mean for
Faster download and upload speeds
Smoother streaming of onlinecontent
Higher-quality voice and video calls
More reliable mobileconnections
Greater number of connected IOTdevices
An expansion of advanced technologies - including self-driving
carsand smart cities.
11. How fast will 5G be
It’s still not exactly known how much faster 5Gwill be than 4G, as
much of the technology is still underdevelopment.
That being said, the networks should provide a significant
upgrade to current download and upload speeds - with the
GSMAproposing minimum download speeds of around1GBps.
Most estimates expect the average speed of 5Gnetworks to reach
10Gb/s, and some even think transfer rates could reach a
whopping 800Gb/s.
This would mean that users could download a full-length HD
quality film in a matter of seconds, and that downloading and
installing software upgrades would be completed much faster
than today.
12. What will a 5G network need
The GSMA has outlined eight criteria for 5G networks, with a
connection needing meet a majority of these in order to qualify
as5G:
1-10Gbps connections to end points in the field (i.e. not
theoretical maximum)
1 millisecond end-to-end round trip delay(latency)
1000x bandwidth per unit area
10-100x number of connecteddevices
99.999 per cent availability and 100 per centcoverage
90 per cent reduction in networkenergy usage
Up to 10 year battery life for low power, machine-type devices
13. How does it work
There are already huge consortiums of major global telecoms
working to create worldwide standards around 5G. Although most
of those standards haven’t been solidified, experts expect it to be
backwards compatible (with 4G and 3G) in addition to having some
interoperability acrossthe world.
In their most basic form, cell phones are basically two-way radios.
When you call someone, your phone converts your voice into an
electrical signal. It transmits that electrical signal to the nearest cell
tower using radio wave. The cell tower bounces the radio wave
through a network of cell towers and eventually to your friend’s
phone. The same thing is happening when you send other forms of
data (like photos and video) across thenetwork.
14. Continued…
Typically when a new mobile wireless technology comes along (like
5G), it’s assigned a higher radio frequency. For instance, 4G
occupied the frequency bands up to 20 MHz. In the case of 5G, it
will likely sit on the frequency band up to 6GHz. The reason new
wireless technologies occupy higher frequencies is because they
typically aren’t in use and move information at a much faster
speed. Theproblem is that higher frequency signals don’t travel
as far as lower frequencies, so multiple input and
antennas (MIMOs) will probably be used to boost
output
signals
anywhere 5Gis offered.
16. Pakistan set to outdo India in
introducing 5G internet: PTA
Pakistan, a fast growing digital nation, will emerge as the first
nation in South Asia to introduce 5G internet services, stated the
PakistanTelecommunication Authority (PTA)in its annualreport.
It said that Pakistan would even beat the largest regional nation,
India, on this front as the neighboring country is also in the run
for introducing the most advanced internetservice.
Pakistan has set its eyes on launching 5G technology by 2020 and
preparations have begun to test 5G cellular connectivity, the first
of its kind in South Asia, according to the PTA’s annual report for
2017.
17. PTA Allowed to Offer Pakistani Telcos
to Conduct 5G Trials
Federal Cabinet approved the issuance of Policy Directive to the
Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) under Section 8 of
the PTA (Re-Organization) Act, 1996 to enable testing of 5G
technology in Pakistan while remaining within the regulatory
environment.
Decision was taken in a meeting that held under the headship of
Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi at the Prime Minister’s
Office in Islamabad.
After this approval, PTAis going to make a framework and allow
Pakistani operators to test 5G in Pakistan before its commercially
auctioned in thecountry.
18. Zong 5G in Pakistan
Anusha Rehman, Minister for IT and Telecom, has already
indicated that ”Pakistan will be auctioning 5Gspectrum in 2021”.
Zong has said in the past that it will “test 5G technology in
Pakistan”,if it is allowed to do so.
It must be noted that 5Gasanetwork technology is still evolving
and internationally recognized standards are yet to be
determined. Meanwhile, various lab and field tests are being
conducted by network and cellular companies to prepare
themselves for the launch of 5Gtechnology when itsready.