The Role of 5th Generation Mobile Networks in the War on COVID-19

5G networks are the latest applicable generation of mobile internet connectivity in some countries and promises to be widely deployed next years in the rest, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before. 5G will deliver multi-Gbps peak rates with ultra-low latency and another sophisticated capabilities.

A crisis of corona virus can be an ambition of technological advancement and despite the challenges facing the industry, 5G is in some cases already proving its worth.

For example, In Wuhan, Huawei Company installed a 5G network in a specialist hospital for corona virus treatment. 5G- enabled robots can now help to take care of patients in the hospital and take measurements, reducing the amount of time medical staff need to spend with infectious patients. Moreover, specialists are using 5G to control medical equipment in distant centers across the country, allowing them to remotely diagnose new cases and support physicians.

5G can play another role in the life meantime spreading the epidemic, whereas millions of people now in isolation, internet connectivity is allowing work to continue without the need to go into the workplace. While working from home has been an option for office workers, 5G can provide a far better experience for virtual meetings and, of course higher network capacities, making it an important tool in simply keeping up with new traffic demands.