The Future of the Internet: From 5G to Starlink
5G networks are coming and, for the most part, we should be excited about it. 5G represents a hefty upgrade in speed achieved by using much higher radio frequencies to transfer data. The good news: more data equals faster speeds.
The not-so-good news? The nature of higher frequencies means that 5G comes with a distribution problem. One that can only be solved by replacing existing cell towers and adding many, many more.
But there is a global initiative on the horizon that could help. Enter Elon Musk… His proposed solution is Starlink – a SpaceX operated network of 12,000 satellites which would provide high-performance internet access anywhere in the world to anyone with a small, affordable receiver.
The downside? 12,000 Starlink satellites at altitudes of between 550 and 1150 km is A LOT, and could contribute to an already problematic amount of space debris. Not to mention lighting up the night sky!
Either way, speed, accessibility and security will be key to ensuring the internet continues to be a beneficial force in our lives. But at what cost?
Find out more about the future of the internet in the latest explainer video from iluli by Mike Lamb. Making sense of technology, one byte at a time. Learn more at https://iluli.eu
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Source and Further Reading
What is 5G and what will it mean for you?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44871448
5G vs 4G: what is the real difference between them? \
https://www.raconteur.net/technology/5g/4g-vs-5g-mobile-technology/
Forbes SpaceX's Starlink Could Change The Night Sky Forever, And Astronomers Are Not Happy
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanocallaghan/2019/05/27/spacexs-starlink-could-change-the-night-sky-forever-and-astronomers-are-not-happy/?sh=21ab6c159b6c
Видео The Future of the Internet: From 5G to Starlink канала iluli by Mike Lamb
The not-so-good news? The nature of higher frequencies means that 5G comes with a distribution problem. One that can only be solved by replacing existing cell towers and adding many, many more.
But there is a global initiative on the horizon that could help. Enter Elon Musk… His proposed solution is Starlink – a SpaceX operated network of 12,000 satellites which would provide high-performance internet access anywhere in the world to anyone with a small, affordable receiver.
The downside? 12,000 Starlink satellites at altitudes of between 550 and 1150 km is A LOT, and could contribute to an already problematic amount of space debris. Not to mention lighting up the night sky!
Either way, speed, accessibility and security will be key to ensuring the internet continues to be a beneficial force in our lives. But at what cost?
Find out more about the future of the internet in the latest explainer video from iluli by Mike Lamb. Making sense of technology, one byte at a time. Learn more at https://iluli.eu
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Source and Further Reading
What is 5G and what will it mean for you?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-44871448
5G vs 4G: what is the real difference between them? \
https://www.raconteur.net/technology/5g/4g-vs-5g-mobile-technology/
Forbes SpaceX's Starlink Could Change The Night Sky Forever, And Astronomers Are Not Happy
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanocallaghan/2019/05/27/spacexs-starlink-could-change-the-night-sky-forever-and-astronomers-are-not-happy/?sh=21ab6c159b6c
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