Mobile Communication: 5G, LTE, and Beyond
Mobile Communication: 5G, LTE, and Beyond The mobile landscape has changed quickly. LTE gave us reliable internet on the go, while 5G expands capacity, speed, and new kinds of connectivity. Today, many devices connect to networks, from smartphones to sensors, cars to home appliances, forming a broad web of wireless links. 5G brings big improvements. It offers faster downloads, often multi-gigabit speeds, and much lower latency. It can handle many devices at once without slowing down. Network slicing lets operators create virtual networks for specific tasks, such as emergency services or factory automation. New radio options, including millimeter waves for dense areas and sub-6 GHz for broad coverage, help balance speed and reach. The result is better performance in busy places and new use cases like augmented reality on the go. ...