5G by Topic
From spectrum sharing to Massive MIMO, there's a lot to get to grips with in 5G. Use the pages below to better understand the latest research and development that will enable 5G to become a reality in the UK.
Content focusing on measures and efforts being made to accelerate innovation and development of 5G networks and associated technologies
Content dealing with the real and potential environmental impacts development and rollout of 5G networks.
Content focusing on the international rollout and development of 5G from a technological point of view through to government legislation
What resilience to attack is being built into the UK's 5G network?
Augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR) are two technology concepts providing significant benefits in this new digital reality. These technologies open new ways of working in areas such as manufacturing, gaming, media, automotive and healthcare, allowing for both increased productivity and complet
The semiconductor industry, which has powered every generation of microchip for the past fifty years, is gearing up for 5G, the long-promised network designed to operate at exponentially higher speeds than anything consumers have experienced to date
From connected farms and agriculture to smart cities and buildings, 5G technology reduces costs, improves efficiency and provides real-time data in amazing new ways. 5G Enables sensors and devices will enable this new connected future
The Internet of things describes the network of physical objects—a.k.a. "things"—that are embedded with sensors, software, and other technologies for the purpose of connecting and exchanging data with other devices and systems over the Internet. Growing 5G networks present huge opportunities
Edge computing, AI, IoT & Wireless Communications - Industry 4.0 leverages innovations in industrial rollout of all these technologies. Asset-intensive industries are moving quickly to take advantage of these technologies, including manufacturing, ports, mines, utilities, railways and more...
Today millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum is valued mainly because it can be used to achieve high speeds and capacities when combined with spectrum assets below 6GHz. But it can provide other benefits as well.
5G Core is built on cloud-native, microservices-based technology and combines Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and 5G Core (5GC) network functions into a common multi-access and cloud-native platform that supports 5G and as well as previous generations for optimised footprint and TCO efficiency.
How is industry increasing data bandwidth?
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) enables network operators to deliver ultra-high-speed broadband to suburban and rural areas, supporting home and business applications where fibre is prohibitively expensive to lay and maintain. This is done through increasing network density
Massive Machine Type Communications (mMTC) is one of three use cases designed for by 5G New Radio (5G NR). It enables the connection of millions of devices and will be the foundation of a successful Internet of Things.
MIMO stands for Multiple-input multiple-output. While it involves multiple technologies, MIMO can essentially be boiled down to this single principle: a wireless network that allows the transmitting and receiving of more than one data signal simultaneously over the same radio channel.
A 5G Neutral Host can be the network infrastructure owner, who uses its infrastructure and networks to provide communication services on its own and to offer infrastructure and logical networks (network slices) to other operators and Verticals
Dedicated Networks can help by providing a fit for purpose, high-performance and agile private network, guaranteeing a business the connectivity and security it needs that larger public networks are unable to provide.
Small cells are low-powered cellular radio access nodes that operate in licensed and unlicensed spectrum that have a range of 10 meters to a few kilometres
Ultra Reliable Low Latency Communications (URLLC) is one of three use cases supported by 5G New Radio (5G NR). It supports the development of applications that rely on the superfast transmission of data, for example remote surgery and autonomous vehicles.
5G technologies have the potential to offer significant social and economic benefit across the UK. However, anti-5G sentiment amongst some in society is a fact that we acknowledge
Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) is a concept that involves the interoperability of open hardware, software, and interfaces for cellular wireless networks.
5G is set to transform the consumer experience and industry efficiency. But what new technologies and policies are required to maximise value of spectrum?
This 5G Diversification Strategy is a clear and ambitious plan to grow our telecoms supply chain while ensuring it is resilient to future trends and threats.
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