The U.S., China, and South Korea are the leading countries producing 5G trials and commercial launch plans. In the U.S. alone, Accenture predicts these next-generation networks could ultimately add $500 billion to the economy.
These 5G networks will be powered by small cells—condensed base posts that are set up every few hundred feet. An area with these antenna units will deliver mobile 5G customers with reliable data services and continuous data handoff.
Small cells are critical for 5G deployment because they utilize millimeter-wave spectrum, which lacks the signal range of the lower frequencies used by LTE services. Hence, to satisfy the needs of next-gen services like smart cities, remote medicine and the Internet of Things, it is vital to ensure that they are installed in adequate density.