To further investigate the arrival of this technology in Chile, we must understand what 5G is and what its benefits are.
5G is the fifth generation of mobile devices and networks, characterized by high-speed, high-capacity, and low-latency (network response time) wireless technology.
5G will increase the average internet browsing speed on a user's devices by tenfold, while providing 100 times the capacity to connect devices compared to current 4G networks.
In addition, 5G will enable interaction between different devices, allowing them to communicate with each other, thus enabling the takeoff of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Chile.
It will allow average browsing speeds to be 10 times faster than 4G, with much greater capacity and lower latency (greater responsiveness).
It will allow you to stream and download movies or series in HD or Ultra HD quality at faster speeds, without the need for a wired Internet connection.
It will have 100 times more capacity than current 4G networks. This will prevent the network from collapsing in situations of high demand (such as an earthquake, a pandemic, etc.), allowing people to stay connected with reasonable browsing speeds.
It will allow various objects and sensors to be connected to the Internet, which will be useful both for the productive sectors and for more everyday uses, such as determining what's missing from the refrigerator while shopping at the supermarket or remotely controlling other household devices that manage temperature or lighting.
It will benefit transportation, enabling parking management, traffic light management, and efficient vehicle use.
Companies will be able to access new applications to optimize their production processes, such as remote working, smart cities, road safety tools, and automated irrigation, among others.
It will promote E-Commerce , where the Asia-Pacific submarine optical cable project will become a high-speed digital highway for trade between both regions.
It will allow for the widespread use of telemedicine, distance education, and teleworking.
This will be the first spectrum auction for the development of 5G networks in Latin America, confirming Chile's leadership in the telecommunications sector in the region.
This public policy will contribute 0.2% to GDP in direct investment in the first year and 0.5% annually once it becomes operational nationwide.
Source gob.cl