O 5G, Also known as fifth generation of data, generated high expectations in society, due to the speed and capacity superior to previous networks. This means that we will also have a major transformation in urban mobility.
It is expected that the application of this technology in the logistics and transport sector will provide numerous advantages, such as: vehicle safety and greater protection in traffic.
According to one study by Fundação Dom CabralNear 12,5% of costs of Brazilian companies occur through 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 supplier search, which are already carrying out tests with the new technology, it is estimated that by 2025, 58% of the population will have access to the resource.
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.
In general, this network will make the internet of things more efficient and this also affects fleet management, which will be able to 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?
A new 5G network is the next evolutionary step in wireless broadband, which will allow for big changes such as increased 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 connecting devices with a certain integration, the main difference with 5G is the latency.
With the fifth generation network, the expectation is that the interval to process a download is between 1 and 2 milliseconds to process up to 20 Gigabytes. Soon, 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 scope of this fifth generation is much larger than the previous ones, reaching around 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 take place practically in real time, with a low consumption technology that will provide Longer service life 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 mobile network will make the most fluid, stable and reliable navigability. In this way, we will have a simultaneous connection without prejudice to service providers and consuming 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.
Eg 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 already occurs in some companies, with 5G technology there will be greater signal stability, which expands the possibilities, including real-time tracking.
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 have already mentioned, the adoption of the new network will generate a high competitive differential, greater coverage in the market and boost 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 the Chief Operating Officer of Zorzin Logistics, Marcel Zorzin, the exchange of data in the company will be immediate, providing smooth 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 which is frequently updated with the main needs of the market.
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