The 5G Myth : : When Vision Decoupled from Reality / / William Webb.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter DG Plus DeG Package 2019 Part 1
• VerfasserIn: Webb, William,
• Place / Publishing House: Boston ;, Berlin : : De|G Press, , [2018]; ©2019
• Year of Publication: 2018
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (XX, 142 p.)

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. 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

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- About De/G PRESS -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Contents -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Introduction to 5G -- Chapter 2. Learning from Prior Generations -- Chapter 3. Can Demand Grow Indefinitely? -- Chapter 4. Technology Reaches Its Limits -- Chapter 5. Economics Reaches Limits -- Chapter 6. Why Key Players Are Enthusiastic -- Chapter 7. The 5G Vision -- Chapter 8. Alternative Futures -- Chapter 9. Regulation, Competition, and Broadband -- Chapter 10. How the Future Plays Out -- List of Abbreviations -- Index -- Our Digital Future