Building smart communities with connected infrastructure

In cities across the U.S., mobile carriers are working with government and business leaders to deploy 5G technology. It’s been shown worldwide that communities with reliable 5G coverage can attract new businesses, upgrade workplaces, and support a range of services that benefit the lives of citizens. The fifth generation of mobile technology supports high data rates and ultra-low latency (faster network response times) that provide high-performance communication use cases. From video conferencing between first responders and hospitals to alerting delivery drivers about the availability of parking spaces, 5G is ushering in a new era of connectivity.

Managing buildings, utilities and infrastructure more efficiently
What makes a building “smart?” One example: real-time and remote monitoring and maintenance of HVAC systems that promote energy savings and occupant comfort. Another 5G smart innovation: Enhanced security systems that monitor the comings and goings of building visitors, including in areas where large numbers of people are in close quarters and on the move: sporting events, malls, concerts, and airport terminals. 

A 5G network can also work to coordinate activities that are vital to efficient manufacturing. Information from sensors or information technology tools used to measure performance can be monitored from a remote location, so managers don’t need to be on the factory floor. 5G-enabled software systems that track operations provide insights that can be used to adjust equipment in order to boost production, enhance quality and improve safety.

Transforming public safety emergency responses, medical training and patient-data sharing
5G cameras, sensors and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can immediately provide real-time on-the-scene data and overhead views of the scene that give first responders the information they need to make informed decisions. Medical students are now using virtual reality (VR) in training, while VR that simulates real-life situations is assisting patients with physical disabilities. 5G also allows medical facilities to share and transmit patient data with unprecedented speed and security.

Government and industry standards allow the benefits of advanced 5G mobile communications to be efficiently shared across a range of infrastructure: factories and manufacturing facilities, supply chain management systems, schools, and hospitals, in ways that positively impact lives.