Guide to European Cellular Trends and Technology
IoT is making a massive impact on the world as we know it. From the basics of enabling the creation of new products and services, to the more complex levels of automation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. IoT from its early days to now, is truly transforming business practices and business models across industries. So much so, a recent 'IoT Connects Outlook' report by Ericsson, has predicted that 'the number of cellular IoT connections is expected to reach 3.5 billion in 2023.'
But without connectivity - IoT would not be possible. It is powered by a broad range of network technologies that facilitate the transfer of data among devices and systems. Even when drilling down to the world of cellular networks, it is made up of numerous technologies (i.e. 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, etc.) offered from numerous operators throughout the world. The point is - IoT/connectivity/mobile tech can be viewed as complex, and these technologies are innovating fast. Mark Evans, CEO of Telefónica UK discusses one such innovation: 5G;
"The impact of mobile on our lives will be accelerated with the arrival of 5G in a few years. Wireless connectivity will go from something we experience through personal devices, to an integrated infrastructure of buildings, transport and utilities, providing unprecedented benefits for citizens, businesses and cities alike."
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- Mobile 4G LTE evolving to provide more data capacity
- Expansion of LTE and Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN)
- GSMA Goals of the 5G Era
- eSIM: a Revolutionary Change
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