People simply hate to be disconnected. They want 24x7 access to
high-speed internet everywhere from any device. All that tweeting,
texting and telecommuting translates into dramatic growth in
mobile traffic. Global mobile data usage is predicted to grow at
a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 47%, reaching 49.0
exabytes per month by 2021.
Ever have that panicky
feeling when you’re not
sure where you left your
mobile device? It’s a sign
of the times that the
sensation has a name:
nomophobia.
Then factor in the internet of things (IoT), which
includes billions of machines around the world
connected to the internet. Every smart refrigera-
tor, thermometer and printer, to name a few,
require an always-on network connection for
remote monitoring and data sharing.
While most service providers are just now
getting a handle on 4G networks, 5G network
trials
are set to debut in major metropolitan
areas in the United States by the end of 2018.
The GSMA
predicts Asia (China and Japan),
Europe and the U.S. will be leading the 5G
market by 2025.
2020 is the beginning of a mass rollout of
5G networks. Service providers have a
short runway to gure out security issues.
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