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standards-development "organizational partners" that worked on earlier
wireless standards, is establishing 5G specifications. The Next Generation
Mobile Networks Alliance, a Germany-based organization of 80 mobile
operators, manufacturers and researchers, is, among other things, examining 5G use cases for their diverse requirements in such categories as
user experience, system performance, enhanced services, business models
and network operation.
The newly formed 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) also based in
Germany, includes electronics companies and automakers on a quest to
identify, test and promote communications solutions for connected mobility. It seeks to address mobility and road safety needs along with connected
infotainment and automated driving features.
Meanwhile, the vast array of potential 5G applications grows almost
daily. Google is reportedly testing solar-powered drones that could expand
4G signals. The results may be translated into other aviation uses, as well

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as for video production and surveillance.
Power utilities foresee 5G machine-tomachine connections as economical tools to
measure equipment performance and to
protect valuable assets in distant and hazardous locations.
An Ericsson 5G report is enthusiastic about
the role that 5G will play for online stores,
social networks and digital organizations
starting with improvements in ridesharing
and travel services. "Building more connections is a priority for internet/digital natives,"
the study found. It cites improvements in
large-scale, real-time crowd sourcing,
increased connectivity to multiple devices,
greater access to remote users (to enlarge the
audience) and "the tactile internet" as primary goals for 5G use cases.
Qualcomm's Branda sums up the nearterm outlook. "The focus of the industry
should be on introducing 5G services
based on the global 5G standard, 5G NR
(New Radio)," he says. Pointing out that all
four major U.S. wireless carriers support
the first 5G NR specification, Branda frets
that mobile networks in other parts of the
world may take different approaches for
5G NR deployments to reduce the chance
for "a coordinated information blast."
"Due to the diversity of services and
deployment/business models, 5G will not be
a one-size-fits-all network. 5G NR will be
a platform for innovation that will allow different mobile network operators and different industries to offer very diverse services
and business models based on 5G. You will
see lots of experimentation and completely
new business models emerge," he says.
"We have been inventing and designing
the building blocks for 5G NR for many
years, long before the 3GPP standardization efforts kicked off," Branda adds, citing
Qualcomm's earlier work on 4G-LTE technology. "LTE Advanced Pro is not only providing a first glimpse of 5G technologies
and use cases, it will also play an essential
role in tomorrow's 5G connected world."
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4G

2008
Added mobile broadband
internet access, including
mobile web, cloud computing and high-definition
mobile video. The 4.5G
upgrade encompassed
"Long-Term Evolution"
technology (2009-2010).


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