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30 I ICT TODAY FIGURE 1: Capability comparisons between 3G, 4G, and 5G; 5G also promises less than 1 millisecond of latency. What is the reality behind the hype? What do BICSI professional installers, designers, RCDDs and project managers need to be aware of about the next cycle of wireless technology? Essentially, there are eight key considerations for next-generation wireless networks. These eight have significant impacts on the design and installation of infrastructure and systems in tomorrow's buildings. Furthermore, the eight major considerations may also provide tremendous opportunities for installers and designers who seek to advance their knowledge and offer new services to enterprise customers. 80% VOICE CALLS 90% DATA USAGE IS INDOORS 80% VOICE CALLS 90% DATA USAGE IS INDOORS BRINGS MORE SPEED (10 times faster) CONNECTS MORE DEVICES (100 times more) ALLOWS FOR A MORE RESPONSIVE NETWORK (5 times reduced end-to-end network latency) By Mark Niehus, RCDD and Scott Rahim 5G is just around the corner. 5G will be huge. 5G will be an explosion of 'X', of 'Y', of 'Z'…and ad nauseum. Consumers of mobile devices are hit with an onslaught of advertising and media promoting what the wireless industry claims will be "stupendous." 8 KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR NEXT-GEN WIRELESS NETWORKS 3G 384 Kbps (2000) 4G 100 Mbps (2010) 5G >1 Gbps (2020+) 80% VOICE CALLS 90% DATA USAGE IS INDOORS 80% VOICE CALLS 90% DATA USAGE IS INDOORS