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Overview
Our modern world is more connected than ever before. Global data traffic from mobile devices alone is predicted to reach nearly 300 exabytes per month (300 thousand billion gigabytes) by 2027. The growth of wireless connectivity has been rapid. Whether Bluetooth, LTE or the huge potential of 5G with its increased bandwidth and higher data rates, wireless network infrastructure will play a central role in the future of ubiquitous communication.
The Internet of Things or IoT has been enabled by the growth of high-speed wireless infrastructure. IoT is a global network of machines that communicate with each other via the internet. Although the IoT is used by a huge range of devices, many of us are most familiar with this technology in and around our homes. Everyday household appliances are now equipped to share data with each other, and to enable control by the homeowner using a smartphone. Whether streaming the latest movie service or controlling a smart meter, these devices are using 5G connectivity.
However, the greatest potential for IoT-enabled devices can be found outside the home. With the rollout of 5G technology, and advanced in other wireless technologies, the IoT has found potential applications in almost every industry, from smart agriculture to medical care. The latest generation of connected devices can deliver faster and more efficient networking performance, allowing for a new approach to remote work.
The rapid growth in the number of connected devices has created the need for an advanced wireless infrastructure. Molex is one of the industry’s largest manufacturers of antennas and connectivity solutions that will help accelerate the availability of wireless communications.
By the Numbers
20 Gbps
Peak 5G Datarate
36.8 Billion
IoT Enabled Devices
77.5 Exabytes
Monthly Data Traffic
USD 2.7 Trillion
Global Telecommunications Market