5G , also known as fifth - generation data , has generated high expectations in society due to its superior speed and capacity compared to previous networks. This means we will also see a major transformation in urban mobility.
The application of this technology in the logistics and transportation sector is expected to provide numerous advantages, such as: vehicle safety and greater road safety.
According to a study by the Dom Cabral Foundation , approximately 12,5% of Brazilian companies' costs are related to logistics.
In large urban centers, there is usually no parking space for vehicles, which demands more delivery time or higher operating costs.
On the other hand, there are also situations with wrong addresses, violent regions or regions considered at risk that present complications for operations.
5G networks work using radio waves, just like other mobile networks. However, coverage is greater, ensuring the delivery of connectivity solutions to different regions.
According to a survey of suppliers , who are already conducting tests with the new technology, it is estimated that by 2025, 58% of the population will have access to the feature.
While 4G is still in its infancy in coverage across much of the world, all the major tech companies are looking to 5G as it can handle a future where trillions of devices are connected.
Overall, this network will make the Internet of Things more efficient, and this also affects fleet management , which can benefit from numerous advantages, both in terms of competitiveness and in the safety and efficiency of operations.
Do you want to understand more about what 5G is, what are its benefits and how it will affect your company's light fleet?
So, keep reading!
How is the technology used?
What are the impacts of 5G for the fleet?
Agile and digitized processes
Greater control over the transport system
Optimized service delivery
What is 5G technology and what is its function?
The new 5G network is the next evolutionary step in wireless broadband , enabling major changes such as greater range and speed.
Therefore, having a device with 5G will allow for better processing time, greater speed in data transfer and a reduction in the energy consumption of devices.
The information transmission capacity of this network is very advanced and provides the opportunity for several pieces of equipment to be interconnected in the same network, operated remotely and safely.
Although 4G allows for a certain degree of integration between devices, the main difference with 5G is latency.
With the fifth-generation network, the expectation is that the download processing time will be between 1 and 2 milliseconds for up to 20 Gigabytes. Therefore, it is about 20 times faster than the old network.
Finally, a greater increase in coverage radius in a continental country like Brazil means taking internet to rural and industrial regions, which today are exposed to the signal.
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How is the technology used?
Fifth generation network signals are transmitted in the same way as with 4G: through radio waves, antennas, smartphones and other mobile devices.
However, the coverage of this fifth generation is much greater than the previous ones, reaching approximately 600 to 700 MHz, 26 and 28 GHz, and 38 and 42 GHz.
Check out what each of these abbreviations means:
- MHz: megahertz or 1 million cycles per second
- GHz: gigahertz or 1 billion cycles per second
- Mbps: represents 1 million bits per second
- Gbps: transfer rate meaning 1 billion bits per second
The antennas of the new network are coupled to those that already exist to adapt and work in parallel with this new infrastructure of connections. The smaller equipment, which reach a few meters, direct the signals to a central station.
Replicating antennas — installed on poles or tall buildings — are those that can cover up to 250 m in distance.
With the novelty of 5G, there is a mechanism that focuses the signal instead of transmitting it in all directions. In this way, the direction will be defined by the demand of devices that request the connection.
Therefore, the capacity of each antenna will be used more efficiently, guaranteeing a mobile speed of up to 1 Giga per second.
This allows you to watch movies, download and play online on your smartphone without crashes or charging delays.
Basically, these processes will occur almost in real time, using low-power technology that will provide a longer lifespan for connected devices.
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What are the impacts of 5G for the fleet?
There are already technological solutions that monitor routes, signal risk areas, identify vehicle problems and allow drivers to talk to the company. However, connectivity is needed to make these processes more effective.
In addition to promoting individual benefits, the evolution of this new network will allow more people to connect without losing signal quality.
Soon, we will have the possibility of higher quality studies and remote work, access to medicine at a distance, improved urban mobility and the development of smart cities.
But how does this technology affect fleet management?
Although there are already systems that allow certain monitoring of equipment to prevent accidents, 5G can be implemented in vehicles currently manufactured, providing real-time monitoring.
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In addition, it will be possible to identify bottlenecks and assemble a checklist in an immediate and accessible way to develop more precise strategies.
Check out the impacts on the logistics sector below:
Greater navigability
The fifth generation of mobile networks will make browsing smoother, more stable, and more reliable . This will allow for simultaneous connections without impacting service providers and will consume 100 times less energy.
This directly impacts the adoption of new tools that have not yet been used due to the lack of stability in the internet signal.
For example: Big Data, Blockchain, IoT (Internet of Things), autonomous cars, and other innovations.
Agile and digitized processes
The implementation of 5G in operations will allow the connection with a greater number of users, making communication more efficient, without interruptions.
Therefore, on a day-to-day basis, it will be possible to use only one system per team, with the possibility of automating various processes in the company.
Greater control over the transport system
Although vehicle tracking is already implemented in some companies, 5G technology will provide greater signal stability, expanding possibilities, including real-time monitoring.
In addition, with more effective communication between vehicles, deliveries can be more agile, optimizing time and modifying routes to ensure savings and safety for drivers and vehicles.
Optimized service delivery
In addition to everything we've already discussed, adopting the new network will generate a significant competitive advantage , greater market reach, and enhance the results of service provision by logistics companies.
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How to prepare fleet management for changes?
Now that you know all the benefits of implementing 5G in fleet management, it is likely that you are looking forward to the arrival of this technology.
According to Marcel Zorzin, the operational director of Zorzin Logística , data exchange within the company will be immediate, providing fluid and efficient processes.
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This means that the adoption of the fifth generation in your company will allow constant and necessary monitoring of equipment for accident prevention.
In addition, the combination of other innovations with 5G provides the manager with a more assertive overview of what must be done to extend the useful life of the fleet.
Although the benefits of this implementation are many, Brazil still needs to overcome some structural and logistical obstacles to take full advantage of this technology.
Therefore, the best way to prepare is to follow the main news and use a fleet management system that is frequently updated with the main market needs.
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