What is 5G NR?

5G NR is a substantial evolution from 4G LTE, the previous generation of wireless technology. While LTE supports up to 1000 devices per cell, 5G supports up to 10,000 devices per cell. 5G NR is engineered to support mission-critical communications and facilitate the massive Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem, marking a leap forward in both swift performance and efficiency.

Standalone Mode: This mode relies solely on a 5G packet core for both transferring information and signaling.
Non-Standalone Mode (NSA): It is an attractive option for areas already equipped with 4G. NSA mode utilizes the existing 4G network control plane speeding up implementation and cutting down on hardware costs.
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS): DSS allows for the sharing of spectrum between 4G LTE and 5G NR based on real-time demand. Like NSA, DSS enables quicker rollouts and reduced hardware expenses.

5G can support up to 10,000 devices per cell with

• 3x spectrum efficiency

• 10x experience throughput

• 100x traffic capacity

• 100x network efficiency

5G NR is designed to enable a massive scale of IoT deployments. Its high capacity, speed, and low latency facilitate more complex and reliable IoT applications, making it possible to connect and manage large numbers of devices efficiently required for massive IoT and IIoT.