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Connection density in 5G

Connection density in 5G

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Connection density in 5G

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(gentle music) - [Instructor] Another key capability of 5G is device connection density, means how many devices can connect to a 5G network at the same time. As per ITU, up to 1 million devices can be connected within just one square kilometer, and this is a huge leap from its previous generation. This capability is especially important for certain applications such as smart cities, where thousands of devices like traffic lights, surveillance cameras, and environmental sensors need to communicate with each other in real time. Same applies to industrial settings like smart factories where thousands of sensors and machines are connected to boost productivity and automate certain tasks. You will also see this in smart homes with multiple smart devices working together seamlessly. And all of these use cases rely on 5G's ability to support massive machine type communication, which is one of the core strengths of this technology.

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