Council Post: How 5G Will Transform And Diversify Data For Automakers

Since its launch in 2019, 5G has proven far superior to the existing 4G network. Capable of transforming data faster and more efficiently with less latency and interference, 5G technology has the capacity to serve a greater number of connected devices and to have profound implications across almost every sector of society -- bringing automation to industries including construction, financial services and healthcare, to name just a few. One area we can expect to see transformed is the automotive and autonomous vehicle (AV) sector, as 5G enables automakers to create smarter vehicles that are better able to handle a vast array of new data and, as a result, a range of road conditions. BMW has already announced plans to launch the first premium vehicle to carry standard 5G wireless in 2021. Meanwhile, Volkswagen plans to begin constructing its own 5G mobile networks in Germany this year.