Not even real 5G deployed

Yeah, I lived in London and have never caught real 5G. No longer there, yet still have never detected real 5G. At least here in the UK, they seem to have opted in for NR/NSA (New radio/Non-standalone) which gives you some of the speed boost, but none of the other advantages such as the full speeds we can get, the better privacy features like modern encryption standards.

For more info, there is an app called Privacy Cell on F-Droid. You can look through the info in the hamburger menu -> protocols Link: https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.stoutner.privacycell/

@IzzyData @yogthos lower cost is important if wireless applications were to expand, better coverage is important too. It was little advertised that 5G infrastructure was supposed to cost less than 4G infrastructure because it broke the industry model of 5G being the new shiny that you have to pay $X more a month… the same model that killed 3D movies.

I am not sure but maybe this can give a hint as to how high speed wireless data transfer can be helpful: https://www.ericsson.com/en/cases/2019/5g-smart-harbor-at-the-port-of-qingdao

The 5G connection included data traffic from more than 30 high-definition cameras as well as control data for a programmable logic controller (PLC). These operations required millisecond-level latency control signals, as well as stable, remote and real-time control, requirements which only key 5G technologies can deliver.

The field trial confirmed the feasibility and potential of 5G applications for the development of smart harbors, and as a result, Ericsson, China Unicom and other partners have agreed to jointly explore commercial 5G networks and solutions for smart harbors that include both automated harbors and the modernization of traditional harbors.

It’s not just meant for end users.

Trump will run on a platform of banning 6g in US 😂

Amazing what making a good product that doesn’t have five eyes backdoors in it can bring telecoms.