More infrastructure investment neededOrdinary citizens may not...

More infrastructure investment needed

Ordinary citizens may not notice anything different other than faster internet — 5G reportedly works 20 times better than 4G, according to the Internet of Things World Congress. But many things will change for companies

For example they will be able to execute software directly from the cloud rather than storing information (through installed apps), have more interconnected devices and control machinery remotely.

It will also make it easier for people to continue to work from home, a trend that is predicted to hang around even once the virus is over.

But to make it possible there will be a need for greater investment in infrastructure both physical and digital to bring them up to speed.

For example, Bloomberg predicts 5G needs 30 to 50 per cent more base stations than predecessor networks because of the smaller-radius cells demanded by 5G’s high frequency radio waves.

More radio transmitters, or small cells, will also be needed to deliver quality indoor coverage because higher-frequency signals are less capable of passing through physical structures.

Data centres ‘the unsung hero’

One company playing a part in the roll out of 5G technology is 5G Networks (ASX:5GN), which is building data storage centres.

“The future mode of operating for both government and business will now change,” managing director Joe Demase told *.

“COVID-19 has meant more demand for service flexibility, control and service agility will be required in the future.

“Our expectation is therefore biased towards significant demand for both cloud and cloud infrastructure as a result of both the virus and 5G technology adoption.”

All these technologies were possible for businesses before COVID-19, but Demase believes this crisis, which struck suddenly, is the wake up call for businesses to invest in their digital infrastructure.

“This has shone the light on the absolute need for housing, managing and accessing critical data, its infrastructure and associated platforms,” he said.

“The data centre is the unsung hero in all of this activity and 5G Networks are excited to be progressing the opportunity of supporting Australian business today with our data centre services in addition to helping to build the road to economic recovery.

“Every data centre is very important to the Australian economy and investors have recognised this.”

The 5G players
5G also represents an opportunity for investors in a number of ASX small caps in the telecommunications sector.

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