The End of the Cell Phone as We Know It

What is the transformative potential of 5G? In this episode, Joshua Ness, Emerging Technology Director and former Senior Manager at Verizon 5G Labs emphasizes that 5G represents the next evolution in telecommunications, completely reimagining networks for enhanced connectivity. With its ultra reliability, low latency and high bandwidth, 5G opens up possibilities for businesses and organizations to maximize efficiency, reduce costs and explore new ways of operating.

Listen in as Joshua Ness addresses the common question of what practical benefits 5G offers beyond faster movie downloads. As we push the boundaries of what’s possible, the emergence of 5G is positioned as a pivotal development to unlock new and exciting capabilities for a connected society.

In this minisode, Joshua Ness discusses leveraging advanced connectivity, particularly 5G, to bridge the digital divide. Strategies involve targeted 5G deployments, ensuring equitable access to underrepresented areas such as educational institutions, museums, rural areas and schools.

Did you know that 5G has the ability to allocate dedicated slices of bandwidth in the airwaves and network for various specific uses? Joshua Ness explains this technology and its potential to greatly benefit first responders by ensuring reliable connectivity, and its ability to open opportunities for tailored connectivity solutions across sectors like defense, gaming, and consumer applications, thus optimizing performance and user experiences.