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for 4G to 1.4 gigabits per second for 5G. These
speeds, in their view "do not portend a mere
improvement in the streaming of media but will
unlock real-world applications on a massive scale.
Augmented and virtual reality will also benefit
from the emergence of the mobile broadband
improvements."
In the area of URLLC, Stratfor Worldview
expects latency at less than one millisecond,
compared to the current standard of 25
milliseconds for existing 4G technology. Under
these conditions "tactile internet" will become
a possibility, allowing people to control objects
remotely and reliably, paving the way for remote
surgeries. Self-driving cars, already a reality, can
be deployed widely. In their view, 5G represents a
great leap forward and "countries and companies
with ambitions in the field are well aware of the
need to stay ahead of the pack for what is certain
to be a strategic resource."
5G in Malaysia
At a recent media briefing on the 5G
Malaysia Showcase in Putrajaya, Malaysian
Communications & Multimedia Commission
(MCMC) chief digital officer Gerard Lim said that
Malaysians may start using 5G by 2021 or 2022.
The 5G Malaysia Showcase signalled
Malaysia's interest in the technology and is aimed
at informing Ministries, agencies and industry
players of the potential of 5G and to showcase
existing innovations. Available on show included
the latest generation of holograms, massive
multiplayer gaming, healthcare advancements,
drone technology, and even autonomous self-
driving vehicles.
Last November, the MCMC set up a
national 5G task force with key stakeholders
and industry players, specifically for reviewing
and recommending a holistic strategy for the
implementation of 5G.
So a time frame has been set and MCMC
has started the ball rolling. A task force has
been set up. As the authorities do the necessary
groundwork to provide the framework for the
rollout of 5G, including regulation, spectrum and
infrastructure, industry players should begin to
strategise as to how they can take advantage
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of 5G and usher Malaysia into the 4 th Industrial
Revolution. - Inforeach
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