About 5G​​​​​​

Benefits of 5G

Connectivity is increasingly important for the energy sector. 5G offers great opportunities compared to previous communication technology. Let's explore together how you can benefit from 5G.

Although 5G has been introduced a while ago, commercial frequency bands have just recently been auctioned. The new technology will enable smart traffic systems, energy management and autonomous mobility applications through ultra-low latency, large capacity sensor connectivity in the network and smart grid functionalities. However, 5G offers many more possibilities that are currently being developed, today and in the coming years.

Features of 5G:

  • extremely fast, enables processing huge amounts of data and very reliable

  • slicing: creating independent networks within a physical infrastructure

  • lower the energy consumption of end devices

  • setting up private networks with secured data management

  • network adaptation according to need of device

  • decoupling network functions from proprietary hardware, virtualizing network functions

  • running applications on the edge, lowering processing load on edge devices

The application of these features enables:

  • development of smart grids, intelligently balancing energy supply and demand

  • ensuring robust congestion control to keep critical infrastructure up and running

  • enabling AI-powered trading with batteries on FCR or a FRR market

  • using drones for offshore inspections and maintenance

  • training and supervising workers through VR and AR

  • deploying remote control rooms to manage infrastructure and Virtual Power Plants

  • ...and much more!

5G... and beyond - towards 6G 

Do IoT Fieldlab is a partner in the Future Network Services (FNS) programme: 60 companies, knowledge institutes and administrations are frontrunners in developing 6G. Together, we are working towards an international top position for the Netherlands in this communication technology. The Netherlands has world-class expertise in network innovation, semiconductors and essential mobile applications. You are welcome to join us and connect with other pioneers.

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