Carsten Rhod Gregersen: 5G Is Coming—But What Does It Mean for the IoT In 2021?

The next phase in the evolution of telecommunications presents a world of new opportunities for connected devices.

Feb 14, 2021It is tough to write something about 5G which hasn't already been written. The tech seems to have equal parts fans and critics, with neither camp giving an accurate sense of what the next-generation telecommunications network will actually bring. For the average person coming into 2021, 5G largely remains a confusing technological evolution with unclear benefits or detractors. So with the new year ahead of us, it is worth reevaluating where the technology is and where it is going in relation to the Internet of Things (IoT). Let's sort the truth from the hype of what 5G will bring to connected devices.