3 questions to ask before adopting 5G for IoT [Video]

While many CIOs are tempted by 5G networking for IoT applications, some due diligence is strongly advised before jumping on the bandwagon.

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The power of 5G networks will one day usher in new generations of IoT applications, but large-scale adoption may still be a long way off. For one thing, none of the network providers is anywhere near full rollout. In the US, for example, the three biggest mobile network providers are ahead of the curve, but they still have a lot to do. According to software company WhistleOut, which compares internet and mobile phone providers, T-Mobile offers 5G coverage in 53.79% of the country, AT&T in 29.52%, and Verizon in 12.77%, as of June 2024.

CIOs do have the option of using a private 5G network, where 5G protocols are used with equipment like what’s deployed in public networks, but the network is run by either the end customer …