Future Of IoT Connectivity: The Role Of 4G, 5G, And Private Networks
IoTnews, Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
As the IoT market matures and a new generation of use cases emerges, connectivity technologies such as 4G, 5G, 5G-Advanced, and Private 5G networks are taking centre stage in the transformation of countless industries.
IoT News caught up with Phil Huang, Business Development & Field Application Manager at D-Link, to delve into how these technologies are forming the backbone of next-generation IoT applications and the challenges that remain for widespread adoption.
Connectivity in a changing IoT landscape
As older mobile network technologies such as 2G and 3G reach the end of their life cycles - some of which have already been shut down - 4G is maintaining its relevance and importance. However, according to Huang, '4G looks set to remain crucial in the IoT ecosystem until the end of the decade.'