

What new killer apps will we see with 5G WiFi? The most talked-about new application for 5G WiFi is streaming high-definition (HD) video. Another innovation of 5G WiFi called MIMO-MU enables transmission to multiple user devices simultaneously. For example, MIMO-MU allows the viewing of one video stream in multiple rooms.

Apple TV based upon the slower 802.11n standard is already available for standard definition or compressed video. These Apple TV boxes eliminate the cable tether while watching your favorite programming on iPhones, iPads, and equipped TVs. Rumor is that Apple will be one of the early adopters of 802.11ac and we may see HD Apple TV later this year.
What other applications will we see for this new 5G WiFi standard? Here are some predictions:
- Screaming fast data rates mean no waiting for wireless uploads or downloads of movies, photos, ...
- Wireless video-conferencing.
- Wireless office solutions for both home office and enterprise business environments.
- Wireless classroom and teaching environments.
I am sure that there are many more great ideas yet to be considered. Clever engineers and entrepreneurs will invent many novel solutions and applications using this new technology. And it all begins with a collaborative, open, free-market environment.
Figures from IEEE, Broadcom and Apple
Wow.. This great news especially for companies offering event wifi or temporary internet connection for big events.
ReplyDeleteYes, for companies like yours? :>) There are probably new services that you can offer your clients.
ReplyDeleteHere's another new ap for 5G WiFi mentioned by a colleague: high-bandwidth wireless gaming - think wireless virtual reality.