In Canada, new 5G services have been deployed which has increased carrier speeds across the country. In a recent report by Opensignal, which monitored the 5G capabilities of 144 network operators, it was shown how much the top three carriers in the country have improved.
Bell, Rogers and Telus lead the way in Canada as the top network carriers and have placed high on the list among the global elite 5G companies. Rogers ranked the highest at 14th, while Bell and Telus placed 21st and 22nd in the rankings.
The improvements on geographical reach of 5G in Canada have improved dramatically, it is not just dense cities that have seen an increase in speed, less populated areas like Nova Scotia have also benefited from the outreach.
Unfortunately, despite the improvements, prices are yet to be lowered and are currently limited to high-end plans. But this expansion in the network means that it’s only a matter of time before consumers and industries will be able to enjoy the lighting quick service. Here are three of the top industries that will reap the rewards of 5G.
Gambling
Online casinos are booming and showing no signs of slowing down, the implementation of 5G will only help boost this growth. The user interface on gambling sites is very important, they help appeal to the customer and make their experience a smooth one, and users will see a huge speed improvement in navigating the website. Some of the best online casinos offer a plethora of visually stunning games but, as a result, they are more graphically demanding. The low latency provided by 5G means that you will not have to sacrifice any visual experience and can enjoy these games the way they were meant to be played.
It will also benefit live sports betting enthusiasts, who can get a bet down quicker instead of missing out on the action because of a poor connection.
Healthcare
The healthcare sector is one of the most important in the world and any slight improvement in it is hugely important. 5G allows patients who cannot receive the required care in their vicinity to communicate with specialists worldwide.
It has even allowed Chinese cardiologist Huiming Guo to assist in remote heart surgery from over 400 kilometres away. Due to the high-risk nature of this surgery, it was only possible with a 5G connection, ten times faster than the 4G currently being used.
Transport
Autonomous cars are the future, we have seen it with Tesla and there is no doubt that this is one of the most exciting innovations of the 21st century. The emergence of 5G will benefit self-driving cars to no end and take us one step closer to a futuristic dystopia.
This will also improve or even potentially eradicate traffic jams by monitoring live traffic and controlling traffic lights manually instead of systematically. Plus the ability to track a vehicle’s minute movements in real time will only help companies like Uber improve and become more efficient.
The emergence of 5G is a huge leap forward for a society which relies so much on technology. It will only be a matter of time before 5G is not just freely available in Canada but worldwide.
