3GPP Releases 16, 17 & Beyond

5G or “Fifth Generation” is a commercial reality with approaching one hundred and fifty network deployments worldwide. It is a force central to the development of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. 5G technologies are a major driver for a dizzying array of groundbreaking digital services and changes that will sweep across the world over the next decade. The transition to 5G is transforming our lives, our economy, our jobs, and our industries as evidence emerges each day.

For instance, wearables, such as cellular smart watches or connected glasses, are evolving to become self-contained mobile computing devices. Autonomous vehicles, one of the most highly anticipated 5G technologies, are expected to help us reclaim commute time for new activities in our lives. Healthcare is changing as services like remote monitoring and telemedicine provide new opportunities for care. Drones will be used for transportation, surveillance, and rescue operations. Robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will create new dynamics for both humans and machines. Cellular Vehicular-to-Everything (C-V2X) connectivity is expected to save lives and increase transportation efficiency. Automated end-to-end manufacturing processes enabled by 5G connectivity will change the supply chain process in ways we have not witnessed since Henry Ford’s day.