5G Technology

1Introduction

Harri Holma¹, Antti Toskala¹, Takehiro Nakamura², and Tommi Uitto³

¹Nokia Bell Labs, Finland

²NTT DOCOMO, Japan

³Nokia, Finland

CHAPTER MENU

1. Introduction
2. 5G Targets
3. 5G Technology Components
4. 5G Spectrum
5. 5G Capabilities
6. 5G Capacity Boost
7. 5G Standardization and Schedule
8. 5G Use Cases
9. Evolution Path from LTE to 5G
10. Mobile Data Traffic Growth
11. Summary
12. Reference

1.1 Introduction

5G radio represents a major step in mobile network capabilities. Up to now, mobile networks have mainly provided connectivity for smartphones, tablets, and laptops for consumers. 5G will take the traditional mobile broadband to the extreme in terms of data rates, capacity, and availability. In addition, 5G will enable new services including industrial Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and critical communication. 5G targets are set very high with data rates up to 20 Gbps and capacity increases of up to 1000 times with flexible platforms for device connectivity, ultra‐low latency, and high reliability. A number of new use cases and applications can be run on top of 5G mobile networks. It is expected that 5G can fundamentally impact all sections of society by improving efficiency, productivity, and safety. 4G networks were designed and developed 10 years ago, mainly by telecom operators and vendors for the smartphone use case. Today, other parties, including different industries and communities, are taking a lot of interest in 5G networks; they want to understand 5G capabilities and take full advantage ...