5G provides significant improvements in speed, capacity and latency compared to its predecessors, offering network slicing to tailor connections specifically for IoT devices and critical communication purposes.
This study assesses and investigates scenarios, architectures, technologies, challenges (problems) and lessons learned related to using 5G for intelligent cities. Thirty-two studies were selected and distributed across 27 publication venues.
Real-time Monitoring
5G offers numerous real-time monitoring applications that can reduce costs and boost performance, helping to both lower expenses and increase performance in various ways. IoT sensors are helpful in monitoring intelligent city infrastructure for proper functioning and anticipating problems before they arise – this enables maintenance schedules to be scheduled proactively, thus decreasing downtime significantly. Furthermore, 5G also makes supply chain management more efficient by streamlining communication among all parties involved in the process.
5 G-connected IoT devices also require less power consumption than older technologies, helping increase battery life and make mobile gaming possible without incurring costly upgrades in hardware. Furthermore, their reduced latency enables remote actions to be completed instantly – such as controlling robots or drones remotely – making these benefits especially helpful across industries including healthcare, manufacturing and logistics.
5G networks utilize cells as geographical sub-areas that broadcast radio waves over wireless frequencies called radio waves. 5G uses new bands of spectrum previously reserved for radar and satellite communications to ensure fast connections.
5G technology allows 5G to transmit data up to 20 times faster than 4G, connect more devices simultaneously, and offer higher bandwidth – making it the perfect solution for smart cities that depend on constant connectivity to function successfully.
This technology will also empower IoT devices to access a wider variety of applications and services, including remote healthcare/telemedicine, smart agriculture, transportation systems integration, etc. Some cities already utilize these applications, which have the potential to transform urban living experiences significantly for the better.
Though 5G seems promising for intelligent cities, research on its applications still needs to be conducted. Most studies focus on one specific use case with toy examples or academic papers as evidence for implementation; more empirical tests should also include practical applications and industrial testing in order to validate 5G implementation in innovative city applications properly.
Streaming
With its increased speed, data capacity, and low latency capabilities, 5G provides intelligent cities with more reliable connectivity than ever. It can support an incredible amount of devices simultaneously while opening the doors to IoT innovations such as real-time communication with self-driving cars – features essential to transitioning cities from traditional infrastructure into cognitive ones.
5G technology will enable cities to gather and analyze a vast amount of data from multiple sources, helping optimize traffic flow, reduce congestion and monitor energy use more effectively while decreasing wasteful expenditure. Furthermore, 5G will also aid cities in optimizing power distribution.
Smart cities provide citizens with a better quality of life. IoT systems can collect and process traffic data to enhance road safety, helping drivers avoid dangerous situations more safely. Furthermore, these IoT sensors can detect emergencies quickly and respond more effectively than before.
IoT devices connected to 5G networks can run for months or years without human assistance, with their tiny batteries saving energy and money compared to more conventional IoT solutions. Furthermore, reduced energy consumption is essential for environmental preservation and sustainable development.
Businesses likely to derive the most outstanding value from 5G include mobile operators, service providers, industrial automation companies and machinery manufacturers. The B2B sector will account for most sales of 5G IoT units; total sales could hit 22 million units by 2030. In the long term, 5G will support Industry 4.0 or the digitization of manufacturing processes, as well as accelerate and increase efficiency within intelligent cities. 5G offers high speeds, reliability and security – essential attributes for business applications. It will enable new services like HD video streaming in public places or virtual retail services, all with lasting implications for our lives and society as a whole.
Data Collection
With so many devices simultaneously requesting data, network speeds can quickly become congested and degrade. 5G allows a more significant number of devices to connect simultaneously – providing higher device density without compromising speed and reliability.
Smart cities can use 5G technology to gather data from sensors installed in vehicles and street furniture and use that information to improve city efficiency and livability. Traffic systems powered by 5G enable digital connectivity between vehicles and roadside infrastructure for real-time information sharing that enhances flow optimization while decreasing congestion and emissions. A 5G waste management system can also monitor garbage levels to minimize collection costs and environmental impact, further optimizing waste collection routes with better monitoring capabilities than previously possible.
5G networks also enable faster data transmission speeds than previous networks, enabling more information to be sent in less time – ideal for smart cities that must process large volumes of real-time data for delivery to end users in a real-time fashion. In addition, increased transmission speed can make smart cities more energy-efficient as the amount of data necessary for daily operations can be drastically decreased.
5G technology supports a range of services and applications that demand fast data rates, low latency, and secure connections, such as ultra-reliable communication for cloud connectivity and IoT services, self-driving car connectivity requirements, massive machine-type communications for industrial automation purposes and gigabit-class wireless communications for high definition video transmission and virtual reality use cases.
5G will enable more devices to connect at once than previous networks due to its increased capacity and bandwidth capabilities. It supports up to one million connected devices per square kilometre compared to 4G, which only supports up to 2,000.
The use of 5G technology for innovative city applications will require upgrading existing equipment and upskilling staff, which may prove costly and time-consuming for businesses that have already invested in hardware. Furthermore, switching over may result in some data loss due to shifting network protocols.
Security
The Internet of Things is a network that links devices, sensors and objects to a cloud for data storage and communication purposes. IoT applications span energy efficiency monitoring to health monitoring applications; 5G offers enhanced reliability and security features to safeguard sensitive data while simultaneously decreasing latency for remote connections and providing more robust connections for more robust communication between remote locations.
Utilizing 5G’s power, IoT devices can communicate and exchange data instantly, providing instant analysis that will enhance operations and deliver better services. Intelligent traffic systems could leverage real-time data to optimize signals while decreasing congestion and improving air quality; autonomous vehicles could use their fast and reliable connectivity to navigate roads more efficiently.
Manufacturing machines can now talk directly with each other, reducing errors and speeding up production. Agriculture and healthcare can benefit from 5G’s quick and accurate data; patients can receive medical advice remotely while treatment takes place at home, while 5G enables intelligent buildings to adjust lighting, heating, and cooling based on real-time occupancy data in real-time to save electricity while decreasing waste.
Smart cities will soon be capable of carrying out everyday tasks more effectively, such as urban transportation management, waste and pollution reduction and law enforcement. By employing Internet of Things devices connected via 5G Internet connectivity, cities can collect and analyze massive amounts of data quickly and efficiently to address problems efficiently and swiftly.
To take full advantage of 5G technology, businesses need to upgrade their infrastructure accordingly. However, this process may be time-consuming and expensive if enterprises rely on 3G/4G networks for business needs. Furthermore, businesses need to consider hiring personnel for the installation and maintenance of this new equipment and identify all associated components within the intelligent city and 5G systems to make informed decisions about the implementation of such technologies.