Three, Ireland’s largest mobile network, is the first Irish operator to launch 5G standalone, the next evolution of 5G. This has the potential to accelerate innovation across industries and unlock exciting possibilities for businesses and consumers.
The 5G standalone technology provided by Ericsson will initially be piloted and made available to selected business customers who will have the opportunity to test and trial its capabilities.
In other words, 5G networks operate on a dedicated 5G core network, supporting higher speeds, minimizing latency, and enabling increased device density and capacity. In contrast, all 5G functionality currently relies on the 4G radio coverage footprint and 4G core network, so while speeds have increased and latency has improved, there is still a dependency on 4G .
5G Standalone allows businesses to harness the full potential of 5G technology, ushering in a new era of connectivity that will power industries and change the way many businesses operate today. 5G standalone technology will facilitate a variety of possibilities, including remote control of unmanned moving vehicles and equipment, logistics inventory robots, enhanced augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), real-time manufacturing process control, and real-time sports analytics. To do. Improve athlete performance.
As the next evolution in connectivity, 5G standalone will also offer “network slicing.” This enables Three to build virtual end-to-end networks tailored to specific business requirements. This important feature of 5G standalone allows you to partition your infrastructure into multiple networks, helping your business improve efficiency. Additionally, the network exposure capabilities inherent in 5G standalone technology provide new business capabilities and drive innovation.
One of the key features of 5G standalone technology is to ensure unparalleled performance and seamless connectivity for mission-critical applications such as public safety/emergency responders such as paramedics, fire brigade, garda, and disaster recovery teams. It’s possible.
Three Ireland has partnered with Shannon University of Technology (TUS) to test its 5G standalone technology and begin to demonstrate its capabilities in real-world scenarios.
Why 5G standalone technology is important for some industries:
The main benefits of 5G are latency, speed, and capacity, which are ideal for a wide range of use cases.
For example, consistent low latency (low-level latency) is important for self-driving cars, safety systems, manufacturing, and augmented reality.
Speed of data transfer is a fundamental “must-have” for applications that rely heavily on video, but when associated with low latency, service opportunities are greatly improved.
Capacity is the ability to manage a much higher density of devices or sensors per square kilometer (10 times more than 4G).
Latency is the speed at which information moves across the Internet between connected devices. Advances in 5G standalone technology significantly reduce latency and significantly increase the speed at which information is transmitted, much faster than previous networks such as 3G and 4G, significantly improving customer experience across a wide range of services. Did.
What sets 5G standalone apart in these scenarios is that its base stations can provide a wider coverage area than Wi-Fi access points. As a result, fewer base stations are needed to cover a given area, making the solution more reliable overall and significantly more cost-effective.
David Hennessy, Chief Technology Officer Three Ireland & Three UK
Three Ireland delivers breakthrough technology developments that fundamentally advance the way we live, use and interact with technology. 5G standalone is the next evolution of 5G technology, moving away from dependence on 4G completely and moving to 5G core technology. This is just the beginning of his true 5G. We will see a wide range of possibilities to leverage advanced technologies to improve connectivity and user experience for all types of devices.
Enda Fallon, Head of Computer and Software Engineering at TUS, comments on the launch of Three’s 5G standalone technology
We are pleased to partner with Three Ireland on the launch of 5G standalone technology in Ireland and to work with them as we advance use case studies for this technology. This will enable researchers to design and evaluate future innovative solutions, i.e. solutions that have not yet been considered. There is no doubt that our lives are increasingly enhanced by technology. We’re proud to be at the forefront of the next advancement: 5G. 5G is a technology that has the potential to enhance and improve business performance well into the future.
John Griffin, Ericsson Ireland Representative, said:
The introduction of 5G standalone capability on Ireland’s first public network is another milestone in our partnership with Three Ireland. 5G standalone is the ultimate next step to meet growing connectivity demands from consumers and businesses who demand the highest performance. Network technology that delivers tailored speeds, latency and reliability enables Three Ireland to support innovative applications and services that drive growth in new markets and benefit industry and society across the country. Masu.