I keep hearing about 5G being mentioned as a threat to Netlink.
But I'm betting that a lot of people dun really fully understand what 5G is all about and the impact it will have on our lives when it's implemented.
I will recommend a recent show on cna Why it Matter - The Race to 5G to understand the issues a bit better.
Video link >>
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There are still technical limitations to 5G implementation that will not be ironed out in the initial rollout years.
And even when fully implemented, most consumers may not even need it or be willing to pay extra for it. Especially businesses that may not need all those extra bandwidth when 4G is currently sufficient for their need.
2G/3G co-exists with 4G for many years and the 3G network is still around. An
article in zaobao reports that 3G may be switched off in 2025. (
English report here )
So 4G will continue to remain relevant for many years to come.
And Netlink will continue to be relevant as long as the 4G network is needed.
Will 4G be irrelevant one day? Maybe when 5G really becomes mainstream and 6G starts rolling out. And who knows when that will be?
(Vested)