The 5g Myth
When Vision Decoupled From Reality
De|G Press · Print & ebook · December 3, 2018
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- Who it’s for
- William Webb weighs 5G’s promises against its technology and profitability, then argues for connectivity everywhere.
- Themes
- 5G technology and deployment, Mobile network profitability, Consistent connectivity everywhere
- Genres
- Technology, Broadband & Data Transmission, Tech Industry
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The 5G Myth explains why the vision of 5G, the next generation in mobile telephony, heralded as a huge advance in global connectivity, is flawed and sets out a better vision for a connected future. It explains why insufficient technological advances and inadequate profitability will be problems in the widespread implementation of 5G. The book advocates a focus on consistent connectivity everywhere rather than fast speeds in city centers.
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William Webb looks back at the transitions through previous generations of mobile telephony and shows what simple extrapolations of trends would predict for 5G. He discusses whether the increases in speed and capacity promised by 5G are needed; if the required technology is available; whether a sound business case can be made for the deployment; and asks why, given this, the industry appears so supportive of 5G. He then puts forth the argument in favor of consistent connectivity of around 10Mbits/s everywhere as a more compelling vision and shows how it can be delivered via a mix of 4G and Wi-Fi. Subscribers to The Economist can access an article featuring this book at https://www.economist.com/business/2019/08/24/vodafones-search-for-the-g-spot
Connectivity Everywhere
William Webb weighs 5G’s promises against its technology and profitability, then argues for connectivity everywhere.
Come here for
- A critique of 5G’s promised advances and business case
- The case for consistent connectivity via 4G and Wi-Fi
Expect
- A look back at earlier generations of mobile telephony
- Questions about 5G’s speed, capacity, technology, and deployment economics
Where it sits
| Technology | 92% |
|---|---|
| Broadband & Data Transmission | 29% |
| Tech Industry | 26% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Tech Industry
- Data Transmission Systems / Broadband
- Data Transmission Systems / Wireless
- Technology
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- Engineering
- Authors
- William Webb
- Publisher
- De|G Press
- Published
- December 3, 2018
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- 5G technology and deployment · Mobile network profitability · Consistent connectivity everywhere
- Reading lane
- Tech Industry