Top Wireless Technology Trends for 2019 and Beyond

by Nishant Gupta Mobile App & Web Developer

Wireless technology has been attracting a lot of interest these days after lying in the cold storage for a while. For wireless technology to gain traction things such as 5G cellular technology, IoT has been instrumental. These new manifestations of wireless technology are going to transform the IT landscape in the next five years. Thanks to the wireless technology, performance of various niches of industries have also gone up by several notches. Before delving deep into these new wireless technology let us understand how this is shaping our lives today.

Wireless technology: an overview

Wireless technology is a process in which information is disseminated via radio waves devoid of any cables or wiring. Despite being in use since 1876, people are only warming up to wireless communications technology now. There are several types of wireless communications, and that includes Bluetooth, DECT, and WiMax. The growth of wireless communication technology over the years has facilitated the use of devices miles away.

Different Types of Wireless Communication Technologies

The categorization of Wireless communication technology hinges on factors such as communication distance, the device in use and data range. So here are various types of wireless communication technologies.

Radio Communication

This is one of the oldest wireless technology that is being used currently as well. It is a compact radio with several channels enabling people to talk over short distances. However, there are citizen band and maritime radios specifically meant for truckers and sailors which can be used for long-distance communication as well.

Cellular Network

This is a network that facilitates multi-user communication across one frequency band via encrypted radio links. Handsets are used for communication; however, they don’t have the bandwidth for the same. So, they rely on a group of cellular towers, which triangulate any signal source.

Satellite Communication

This type of communication is a form of wireless technology with paramount significance all across the world. This kind of communication is used in specialized scenarios. The gadgets consuming satellite technology communicate with the orbiting satellite via radio signals.

WiFi

This happens to be a cost-effective communication technology. This operates through a wireless router that connects a portable device with internet. On this network, many devices can be linked based on the router configuration.

Bluetooth

This is a communications technology having a limited scope that links portable with fixed devices. It does so with utmost safety. The characteristics of Bluetooth technology are sturdiness, less power consumption, and money. With Bluetooth, many devices can be pared with ease.

Benefits of using Wireless technology

Every technology comes with its own advantages. The wireless technology has its own distinct benefits. There are various pros associated with wireless technology:

Immense movability

This is the best part of wireless technology. With a wireless network, you can never be immobile as you can walk around freely anywhere and still be connected to other computers falling in a similar network. Your server could be anywhere in the world, still, you can access it from an office that might be miles apart.

Very cost-effective

When you hear about any technology, your mind automatically goes into the monetary aspect. In fact, some technologies are very costly as well. However, WANs (wide area networks), which utilizes wireless technology does not make you pay for accessing the incumbent telecommunications infrastructure.

Swift transfer of information

It has become very easy to disseminate information with the advent of wireless technology. For example, social media, you can update your status swiftly on Facebook or Instagram. This is indeed a big boon as far as the wireless network is concerned.

Expand with ease

When it comes to expanding a wired network, it can be very laborious, apart from the huge cost involved. You need to add new cables and reroute the present ones. However, there is no problem whatsoever with wireless. Any addition to the existing network can be made by using a password and updating the same on the server.

Top Wireless Technology Trends for 2019 and beyond

The wireless technology is going to make giant strides forward in the future. The technologies such as 5G network, Internet of Things, etc are still in the nascent stage but holds a lot of promise in the years to come. Now, let us explore how these technologies are going to change the way we live.

1 WiFi to scale new heights

WiFi is an old story; however, it still remains the most trusted and widely used wireless technology, especially at home and offices. In fact, a study has predicted that public WiFi is going to connect 40 million fresh users to the net by 2019. Apart from connectivity, WiFi is poised to break into other areas such as radar or two-step verification systems. WiFi is all set to surpass new milestones in terms speed when it finally arrives in the form of WiFi 6 by the end of 2019. WiFi 6 is touted to provide 9.6 Gbps speed compared to the 3.5 Gbps in the incumbent WiFi 5. This is undoubtedly one of the refreshing mobile technology trends of 2019 and beyond.

2 5G roll out to transform telecom landscape

The new generation of 5G cellular systems is gearing up to reshape the lives of mobile users in 2019 and 2020. it is understood that the total rollout of the wireless technology would take another eight years. However, it is predicted that the 5G network is going to cover 40% of the world by 2024. This is indeed good news for the mobile users who are dissatisfied with the current speed. It is said that 5G is 100 times faster than the present 4G technology.

3 IoT to gain further momentum

The Internet of Things (IoT) is another phenomenon in wireless technology that is making several heads turn right now. It is believed that there are going to be over 64 Bn IoT devices by 2025 globally. With innovative devices such as own-driving vehicles, smart homes, drones, etc set to enter the public domain in the future, the need for IoT is only going to be high. In fact, IoT also has the propensity to uplift the economy as well. It is predicted that IoT can generate $4T to $11T in economic value by 2025.

4 Precise wireless location tracking becomes easier

One of the key wireless technology trends is going to be the ability of wireless systems to find the locations of devices linked to them. An accurate and precise tracking to close to one-meter is possible with the upcoming IEEE 802.11az standard and is touted to become a significant part of 5G standards going forward.

5 Light Fidelity to gain more traction

This is another phenomenal wireless technology that utilizes light signals to transfer data between devices. Li-Fi is indeed similar to WiFi as both transmit data in electromagnetic form but the latter relies on radio waves and the former on visible light waves. It is also being said that the Li-Fi has the capability to power medical instruments in hospitals, and it has a better ability to keep hackers at bay. Though Li-Fi is still in its infancy, it is projected to expand to $115 billion by 2022.

6.Wireless sensors to quantify environmental factors

Wireless signals can be soaked in and transmitted back by employing sensing purposes. This wireless technology can be utilized as an internal radar system to power robots and drones. Virtual assistants can be improved upon with radar tracking when several people are talking in the same room. It can also be put to use to gauge environmental factors such as temperature, pollution levels, etc.

7.V2X Wireless to seamlessly merge with vehicle and infrastructure

It is incumbent upon traditional and driver-less cars to indulge in communication and also with road infrastructure. The same can be facilitated by V2X wireless systems. Apart from trading information and status data, this wireless technology comes with other services as well. They include absolute safety, infotainment, and support for navigation.

8. Transmission of data with less power

The backscatter wireless networking technology has the ability to transmit data without consuming too much power. This aspect renders it suitable for small networked gadgets. It can be extremely significant for applications which are soaked in wireless signals.

Conclusion

So, it can be safely said that the wireless technology trends of 2019 and beyond are going to take everyone by surprise. Till now, we have not seen the full potential of any technology, be it WiFi or IoT. These wireless technology can really transform the lives of human beings. Let us keep our fingers crossed.

About Me:

I'm Nishant, a Customer Delight Manager associated with iPraxa - a renowned Mobile App and Web development company. I'm responsible for handling clients' technical queries and providing the best possible solutions with the collaboration of the designing and development team.