5G Technology
5G is the fifth generation mobile network. It is the latest update that will replace or augment LTE (Long term evolution) connections. It has very high reliability, spectrum bands, and speed. It offers a very low latency rate and massive capacity. It also increases energy efficiency and better network connections.
5G will provide a download speed of 1Gbps, which is 100 times of existing data
It works on three band spectrum:
- Low band spectrum – Large area coverage and a speed limit of 100 Mbps
- Mid band spectrum- Higher speed tan low band but the area covered has limitations
- High band spectrum- Highest speed of all three but extremely limited coverage. Evolution of 5G:
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Future of 5G technology in Agriculture
If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right in the country – M.S. Swaminathan (Father of Green revolution).
Agriculture is a primary activity of the economy that includes growing crops, fruits, vegetables, and flowers and rearing livestock. It plays an important role in the Indian economy. More than 70% of rural households depend on agriculture. It contributes 17% to Indian GDP and provides employment to almost 58% of the population. The share of agriculture in GDP increased to 19.9% in 2020-21. Agriculture was the only sector that proved resilient during the covid -19 pandemic, as it is the only sector with a growth rate of 3.6 % in 2020-21 and 3.9% in 2021-22.