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Projections of IoT Applications in Colombia Using 5G Wireless Networks
Alexis Barrios-Ulloa1,2, Dora Cama-Pinto3, Johan Mardini-Bovea4
1Department of Electronics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universidad de Sucre, Sincelejo 700001, Colombia.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 13, 2021
Summary
The implementation of fifth-generation (5G) networks in Colombia, combined with the Internet of Things (IoT), presents significant opportunities for economic development and improved quality of life. While 5G adoption has been gradual, its integration with IoT promises advancements across key sectors.
Area of Science:
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Computer Science
- Economic Development
Background:
- Wireless technologies, including fifth-generation (5G) networks, are integral to modern economies and daily life.
- The synergy between 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT) enables enhanced automation and efficient data transmission.
- Emerging technologies like big data and artificial intelligence are crucial for decision-making in 5G-enabled environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the 5G implementation process in Colombia.
- To review the opportunities of combining 5G with IoT in key Colombian sectors.
- To present examples of 5G and IoT applications for societal and economic benefit.
Main Methods:
- Review of 5G implementation status in Colombia.
- Analysis of 5G and IoT integration opportunities within departmental development plans.
- Case study examples of potential applications in agriculture, tourism, health, environment, and industry.
Main Results:
- 5G deployment in Colombia has been a gradual process, with comparisons drawn to international benchmarks.
- Significant opportunities exist for leveraging 5G and IoT in sectors vital to Colombia's development.
- Identified applications aim to enhance citizen well-being and stimulate economic growth.
Conclusions:
- The strategic integration of 5G and IoT holds substantial potential for Colombia's advancement.
- Addressing the gradual 5G rollout is key to unlocking these technological benefits.
- Promoting targeted 5G and IoT applications can drive innovation and improve living standards.
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