Bit for bit, 5G networks are orders of magnitude more efficient at transmitting information than all previous generations of cellular technologies. A recent report from Ericsson highlights the immense benefits of quickly rolling out 5G networks. It reveals that 5G and IoT could yield carbon emissions savings of as much as 15 per cent. The environmental impact of 5G will stack up as the technology touches a greater number of sectors and aids the integration of new smarter technologies. In addition to enabling other industries to become more energy efficient, the 5G network will itself be more power efficient than its predecessors.

Source: The Hindu November 25, 2021 01:53 UTC