Which of the following technologies will be enabled by the 5G mobile communication networks?
1. Internet of Things
2. Edge Computing
3. Network Slicing
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- A1, 2 and 3
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1 and 3 only
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
Explanation
5G networks, with their high speed, very low delay and capacity for huge numbers of devices, make all three possible:
- Internet of Things: millions of connected sensors and devices
- Edge computing: processing data close to where it is used
- Network slicing: many separate virtual networks on one physical network