The rollout has already begun. The United Kingdom has become one of the first countries on earth to experience the fifth generation of cellular network technology. In November 2019, EE announced that London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Manchester, Belfast, and Edinburgh will be the first six cities in the country to enjoy its benefits.

5G will increase mobile data speeds to up 10 gigabits per second. The plans have been in place for some time and by the end of the year, 10 additional cities are expected to be upgraded. This will change things for a lot of people but some industries, in particular, will benefit more than many others. Let’s take a look at some of the sectors set to benefit from 5G.

Transport

One industry set to benefit beyond any other is transport. 5G technology could revolutionise the industry via the Internet of Things. This is the idea of connecting computing devices and everyday objects on a massive scale.

5G could facilitate this in the world of transport. Say you want to catch a bus. Traffic updates, passenger numbers, and GPS bus locations could all, theoretically, be connected together with live data sent straight to your mobile device or bus station. The same applies to rail transport.

There are also potential benefits for personal transports. Imagine if this same live data could be sent straight to your vehicle. A heads-up display on the windscreen could direct you with GPS and find the best routes with live traffic updates.

Online Gaming

As with most technological advancements, we’ll find a way to have fun with it. The gaming industry is estimated to be worth $138 billion by 2021 with more and more players using mobile devices for their gaming.

That much is true for the online casino sector as users elect to play on the go. 5G will only facilitate this with faster download speeds and better-quality games. The possibilities are growing for developers who can create larger games than ever before because they know that mobile data speeds will keep up.

It will also lead to a more reliable experience. This is particularly important for genres like online casino which need a fast and dependable internet connection. With download and upload speeds that high, users will have no problem playing one of the hundreds of online slots available.

There are hundreds of titles to choose from and the higher download speeds afforded by 5G means that players will be able to easily cycle between their favourites. Buffering won’t be a problem which is good news for users who need to make split-second decisions in their games.

Manufacturing

5G is already affecting manufacturing. Telecommunications giants Ericsson has already announced that it has plans in place for 5G to influence the way it designs, operates, maintains and repairs its equipment.

It has outlined some interesting uses of technology like the implementation of virtual and augmented reality into its customer service, allowing users to troubleshoot potential problems. The faster cell network also allows for more data to be sent. This will make processes faster and more reliable.

In terms of maintenance, imagine machinery that automatically notifies the owner when things are failing. That is already possible but with 5G, the lower latency will lead to notifications before the problems have even emerged. Add to that the 5G will allow everything to become completely wireless and you’ve got a potential game-changer in the world of manufacturing.