5G in Japan: Commercial service outlook in 2020: NEC ､Fujitsu’s local 5G
5G in Japan: High-speed, large-capacity service
This is the start of a commercial service of the next generation communication standard 5G.
It is expected that high-speed, large-capacity communications will be used to solve social issues such as telemedicine.
NTT / docomo,
au / KDDI,
Softbank,
The three companies will start commercial services this spring.
Of course, Rakuten / Mobile will also launch this June service.
5G compatible: New smartphone release
Expected to be released by domestic and foreign manufacturers.
Mainly video distribution of sports and music events.
It is expected to be used in the entertainment field.
Mobile companies: Developing unique services
Medical: Telemedicine to examine stereoscopic images,
Drone: Utilizing shot images at security bases, etc.
are developing original demonstration experiments jointly with companies.
NEC･Fujitsu: Start “Local 5G”
“Local 5G” is used in limited areas such as inside buildings.
“Local 5G” will be commercialized in February this year.
Radio waves are allocated to companies, local governments, universities, etc., in addition to mobile phones.
While companies and municipalities are arranging license applications,
NEC / Fujitsu: to use it in IOT at its own office.
Tokyo: “Experiment equipment for 5G business for SMEs” will be opened.
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