5G TECH

“THE FUTURE OF
CONNECTIVITY”

The future is
not a place
we are going
to, but one
we are
creating." —
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2024

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“Navigating the 5G Frontier”
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I • What is 5G TECHNOLOGY?

II • Benefits of 5G

III • 5G USE Cases

IV • Risks from 5G Development

V • 5G OUTLOOK

VI • Reflection
 WHAT IS 5 ?
5G is the next generation of 5G provides an opportunity for wireless
mobile standards being defined by the operators to move beyond providing
ITU. IMT-2020 (5G) is a name for the connectivity services, to developing rich
systems, components, and related solutions and services for consumers and
elements that support enhanced industry across a range of sectors and at
capabilities beyond those offered by affordable cost.
IMT-2000 (3G) and IMT-Advanced (4G)
5G is an opportunity to implement wired and
systems. According to the ITU, 5G is an
wireless converged networks and offers
opportunity for policymakers to opportunities in integrating network
empower citizens and businesses. 5G management systems.
will play a key role in supporting
5G is also expected to increase data rates
governments and policymakers in
dramatically and reduce latency compared
transforming their cities into smart
to 3G and 4G. 5G is expected to significantly
cities, allowing citizens and
reduce latency to below Ims, suited to
communities to realize and participate
mission-critical services where data are
in the socio-economic benefits delivered
time-sensitive. Its high-speed capability
by an advanced, data-intensive, digital
means 5G networks can provide a range of
economy. 5G promises to deliver
high-speed broadband services and offer an
improved end-user experience by
alternative to last-mile access such as FTTH
offering new applications and services
or copper connections. [Table] It should be
through gigabit speeds, and noted that the above 5G networks can only
significantly improved performance and be realized by introducing (1) network
reliability. 5G will build on the slicing, (2) new wireless technology, and (3)
successes of 2G, 3G and 4G mobile mobile edge computing technology, etc.
networks, which have transformed 1G 2G 3G 4G 5G

societies, supporting new services and Approximate 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s
deployment
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devices, and data—in real time.” — Mats MS

Granryd

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Benefits of 5G
“5G is not just a technology; it’s a catalyst for
economic growth, social progress, and global
connectivity.” — Stéphane Richard

Operators have made great strides in

promoting the benefits brought by 5G South Korea and China ‘s content and
and making the services most valued application ecosystem to develop enriching
by consumers more accessible. 5G has value-added 5G services, such as VR/AR
facilitated the high-speed and low latency 5G content, cloud gaming services, and
connections required for cloud-based popular OTT content, accelerating the
content access. Thailand, Indonesia, and adoption of 5G across society. 5G networks
Malaysia have all developed metaverse have also proved capable of supporting a
platforms based on AR technology to diverse array of industries, including
provide virtual travel experiences and healthcare, manufacturing, logistics,
convenient daily services as part of their transportation, education, agriculture, and
Smart City projects. Thailand has been travel. Thailand launched the first-ever 5G
one of the leaders in this trend, as it was Smart Hospital project in ASEAN, which
one of the first ASEAN countries to issue encompasses smart emergency medical
5G spectrum licenses. Local operators services, smart emergency room
have rapidly rolled out 5G coverage on a capabilities, a pathological diagnosis
country-wide basis. As of the end of 2022, system built around 5G and artificial
it is projected that 5G now covers 85% of intelligence, and a 5G autonomous platform
the country’s population and reaches 10 for non-communicable diseases. Thai
million users. Thailand’s mobile payment operators have worked closely with partners
presence also far exceeds other countries to develop autonomous vehicle systems
in ASEAN, with a frequency of 89%, powered by 5G networks, and remote
followed by 83% in Vietnam and 78% in controls for industrial zones. The 5G
Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, networks are expected to power the
according to a prominent consumer transition to Thailand 4.0 and bolster
payment trends study. Thailand operators economic and social development across the
have leveraged board.

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5G USE CASES
“ 5G will revolutionize industries, from healthcare to
transportation, and create new opportunities we
can’t even imagine yet.” — Hans Vestberg
5g-use-cases-1.jpg (1150×575) (sdxcentral.com)

5G technology is considered essential to the creation of a favorable platform to help promote innovation and
development in many different industries, such as entertainment, transportation, manufacturing, healthcare,
education, energy, agriculture, smart city, etc. Therefore, both regulators and carriers are very interested in
identifying potential applications along with business models on 5G network infrastructure and services for the
early and long-term stages of the 5G development path and setting up a roadmap for 5G network development
accordingly.

The applications of 5G technology are based on three main use cases which will be reviewed before
going to a discussion of applications in a few industries:

- Massive machine-type communications (MMTC)

Massive machine-type communications (MMTC) which provides connections to very large numbers of devices that
intermittently transmit small amounts of traffic is the backbone of the next generation of the Internet of Things
(IoT). In comparison with the current technology used in IoT devices (Wi-Fi or 3G/4G) which are generally inefficient
for the type of long-term, low-power, and low-throughput communications, 5G MMTC will be possible to meet
these needs and more. MMTC technologies’ characteristics are expected to provide low power consumption that
enables devices to operate for many years, low-cost devices, improved outdoor and indoor coverage compared
with existing wide area technologies, secure connectivity and strong authentication, optimized data transfer for
small, intermittent blocks of data, simplified network topology and its deployment.29With a wide range of
advantages, 5G MMTC has the potential to be a paradigm-shifting technology that will reform how users interact
with technology and boost productivity and help spur economic growth also.

- Enhanced Mobile Broadband (EMBB)

EMBB is the most well-known use case of 5G which provides enhanced mobile broadband services. MMBB
enables more users to benefit from high-bandwidth applications, such as 4K video, virtual reality, or other
multimedia applications, which average speeds 10x faster than the previous 4G generation. Furthermore, a
significantly lower target latency will allow users to make the most of advanced cloud computing applications,
where software is run on a server and accessed by users via the Internet.

- Ultra-reliable low latency communications (URLLC)

Ultra-reliable low-latency communication, or URLLC, is one of several different types of use cases supported
by the 5G New Radio (NR) standard, as stipulated by 3GPP (3rd Generation Partnership Project) Release 15.
URLLC will cater to multiple advanced services for latency-sensitive connected devices, such as factory
automation, autonomous driving, the industrial internet, and smart grid or robotic surgeries.

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RISKS!
DEVELOPMENT
“As we embrace 5G, we must address
security concerns and ensure privacy for
all users.” — Ajay Bhalla

CISA mentioned that the Agency is working interagency, industry, and international partners to manage the
accompanying risks and challenges to 5G implementation appropriately, increasing its security and resilience at
the design phase and reducing national security risk from an untrustworthy 5G network. While the deployment of
5G presents opportunities to enhance security and create better user experiences, there are among the risks that
should be considered:

•Attempts by threat actors to influence the design and architecture of 5G networks: 5G will
utilize more ICT components than previous generations of wireless networks. Municipalities, companies, and
organizations may build their own local 5G networks, potentially increasing network vulnerabilities. Improperly deployed,
configured, or managed 5G equipment and networks may be vulnerable to disruption and manipulation.

•Susceptibility of the 5G supply chain due to the malicious or inadvertent introduction of

vulnerabilities: The 5G supply chain is susceptible to the 11malicious or unintentional introduction of risks such as
malicious software and hardware, counterfeit components, and poor designs, manufacturing processes, and
maintenance procedures. 5G hardware, software, and services provided by trusted entities could increase the
vulnerabilities of network asset compromise and affect data confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

•Current 5G deployments leveraging legacy infrastructure and untrusted components with

known vulnerabilities: 5G builds upon previous generations of wireless networks and is currently being integrated
with 4G LTE networks that contain some legacy vulnerabilities. Some of these legacy vulnerabilities, whether accidental
or maliciously inserted by untrusted suppliers, may affect 5G equipment and networks despite the integration of
additional security enhancements.

•Limited competition in the 5G marketplace resulting in more proprietary solutions from

untrusted vendors: Despite the development of standards designed to encourage interoperability, some companies,
such as Huawei, build proprietary interfaces into their technologies. This limits customers’ choices to use other
equipment. Lack of interoperability with other technologies and services limits the ability of trusted companies to
compete in the 5G market.

•5G technology potentially increasing the attack surface for malicious actors by
introducing new vulnerabilities: The implementation of untrusted components into a 5G network could expose
communications infrastructure to malicious or poorly developed hardware and software, and could significantly
increases the risk of compromise to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of 5G data.

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 5G
OUTLOOK
5G subscriptions in
Southeast Asia and
Oceania are expected to Mobile service providers and Singapore engage
reach almost 30 million by in Southeast Asia and with immersive digital
the end of 2022. As service Oceania have the services such as cloud
providers speed up 5G potential to generate gaming, 360-degree
network coverage around USD 40 billion in videos, AR apps, and
deployment over the next additional revenue from virtual events and
few years, 5G mobile offering 5G services to concerts more
subscriptions are expected enterprises by 2030.6 frequently than 4G
to grow at a CAGR of 67 Much of this growth is users.5G adoption and
percent over the forecast expected to come from growing consumer
period. The region is the adoption of 5G in usage of new immersive
forecast to have around 620 industries like services are key factors
million 5G subscriptions by manufacturing, energy for growing mobile data
the end of 2028, overtaking and utilities, financial usage in the region;
4G. The expansion of 5G services, healthcare, mobile traffic per
coverage and the launch of and media and smartphone is expected
new offerings and use entertainment. On the to reach around 54 GB
cases are expected to drive consumer front, 5G is per month in 2028, a
incremental revenue growth already driving changes CAGR of almost 30
for service providers in the in usage behavior. 5G percent. Total mobile
region. users in countries like data traffic is expected
Australia, Thailand, to grow by a factor of 5
between 2022 and
2028.

“5G is the foundation for the fourth industrial

revolution, enabling smart cities, autonomous vehicles,
and transformative experiences.” — Steve Mollenkopf

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 REFLECTION

5G TECHNOLOGY

When you hear "5G," what naturally comes to your mind? Likely, you
think of efficiency and speed. Indeed, 5G's ability to deliver exceptional
performance across various technological sectors makes it incredibly
versatile. According to the articles featured in our magazine, 5G
represents a significant leap in network speed and efficiency. It offers
lower latency and enhanced performance, especially in areas like gaming,
video calling, and information and communication technology (ICT).

As we delve deeper into understanding 5G, we uncover its wide-ranging

benefits and potential to improve not just our own lives but also future
generations globally. The impact of 5G extends across various sectors,
including the economy, agriculture, and education. However, this
powerful technology also carries risks, such as increased vulnerability to
cybercrime, hacking, and scams, given its rapid data transfer speeds of up
to 1 Gbps.

Yet, if used responsibly, 5G technology could be incredibly beneficial.

As the 5th generation of mobile networks, 5G has already made a
significant impact in many fields, including farming, education, and
healthcare. It enhances industries through safer transportation, more
efficient digital logistics, remote healthcare, precision agriculture, and
advanced augmented reality experiences.

In conclusion, while the technical performance of 5G is impressive,

what truly matters is how we harness this technology to benefit society.
The real value of 5G lies in its potential to drive positive change and
adaptability in our ever-evolving world.

Grammarian: Rojelie Masigbad

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