Thailand 5G: What consumers say and trials completed so far

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Thailand 5G: What consumers say and trials completed so far

By The Nation

 

 

The new era of 5G is coming upon us. What do you think?

 

Thai mobile network providers have been waiting for years to set up 5G technology – fifth generation internet connectivity that assures faster data transfers and more stable connections. 

 

Though 5G provides a larger speed range, it still depends on each network’s latency and devices among other factors. Compared to 4G, 5G offers speeds that are much higher and a broader bandwidth, allowing users to reach approximately 10Gbps maximum internet download speed, compared to the 4G+ connections’ speed of 300Mbps. 

 

To clarify the difference in speed, Lifewire has collected the following data on the time required to download a 3GB film. The test was run on realistic speed, not peak speeds: 3G: 1 hour, 8 minutes, 4G: 40 minutes, 4G LTE: 27 minutes, 5G: 35 seconds

 

 

According to a report on internet consumption from the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), Thais on average spend 10 hours and five minutes daily online – three times more than last year. Over the past four years, the online presence of Y and Z generations has been 10 hours and 22 minutes on weekdays and almost 12 hours on the weekends. In comparison, Gen X and the baby boomers have been averaging around eight hours on both weekdays and weekends.

 

Judging from these details, Thai consumers appear to be ready for 5G. According to Ericsson’s ConsumerLab Report, one in two smartphone users in Thailand will switch their network provider if they are given moving benefits and if their current provider doesn’t offer 5G technology. 

 

We have gathered opinions from three generations about 5G, their familiarity with this technology, what they expect from Thai providers, how much they are willing to spend on both smartphones and monthly subscription, and when they will shift to the 5G network. 

 

College student Ploy, 20

“I first heard about 5G technology when I got my 4G smartphone. It has been promised for ages now. I would love the new technology because I’m a heavy internet user, downloading films and surfing social-media networks. 

 

“However, I believe it will only be available in Bangkok. My Netflix dies sometimes when I travel upcountry with my family, as the 4G network service is very limited. If I have the opportunity to change my phone, I will – but it depends on whether my mum will let me. I currently use the Bt899 monthly subscription, and if I’m offered 5G speeds at the same price, it will be great!” 

 

Office worker, 26, who works and lives in Bangkok’s Ratchada area

“It’s like an upgraded version of 4G right? If it is more convenient and provides higher speeds, there is no reason to keep using the same service. I have learned that I will need to change my phone too. I think the new one will be more expensive, because it will use new technology. I prefer to wait for yearend promotions. I suspect monthly subscriptions of less than Bt1,000 will be offered for the 5G service.” 

 

Government officer Wanida Rumroy, 59

“I have read on Facebook that 5G technology will perhaps be available by the end of this year. I assume Huawei will dominate the 5G mobile market in Thailand. I don’t care about it much, because my phone is still working just fine. If it breaks, then I will say hello to a 5G phone. New technology is expensive, but the price should not be more than 15 to 20 per cent higher than what’s offered now, or people will not be encouraged to change.” 

 

Nobody we spoke to knew about 5G television, which will automatically connect to the mobile network without users having to rely on Wi-Fi connections. Though everybody was excited about it, their excitement seemed to die when we revealed how much it would cost.

 

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has granted 700MHz licences to the three key telecom operators – DTAC, Advanced Info Service (AIS) and True Corporation. The terms of the licences become valid in October 2020, and NBTC also plans to allocation additional spectra to prepare for the launch of 5G. 

 

Experiments on 5G across the world

 

Remote surgery

The world’s first test-run on remote surgery through 5G was successfully conducted in China on January 8 this year. A doctor in the southeastern province of Fujian successfully removed the liver of a laboratory animal located 50 kilometres away. The surgery was done using the extremely low latency of 5G with 0.1 seconds lag time. 

 

 

Smart farming 

A new gadget for monitoring the health of cows is being tested in the English town of Shepton Mallet, with 51 dairy cows wearing 5G smart collars and ear tags. The 5G collars are connected to an automated milking system that keeps track of when the cows need to be milked and automatically opens the gate for them. 

 

The harvesting of crops in England is also connected to 5G technology. Some farmers are already using cellular internet of things technology to optimise the level of fertiliser in their fields and can estimate when the crop is ready to be harvested through sensors in soil or in farming equipment. 

 

 

Driverless cars

Cars will soon be intelligent enough to no longer require a human driver. These cars will be connected to other vehicles, infrastructure, architecture and traffic signs through onboard sensors and connectivity chips, so they can deliver their passengers to their destination safely. It is expected that automakers, tech companies and communications providers will soon start competing to put V2X (vehicle to any communication) on the road in the near future, and the logistics market is expected to grow at a significant pace and subsequently bring the costs down. 

 

 

New gaming generation

There is a promise that 5G will usher a new era to the gaming world, with faster, more stable internet connections and new compatible devices. The technology will not only provide cloud-based gamers with higher resolution and next to no lag time on game-streaming services, they will also get to enjoy close-to-reality experiences with virtual reality headsets. These developments are bound to have game developers gearing up to compete in the future. 

 

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/edandtech/30372951

 

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[justin case]

look up 5G health dangers

[ThaiSydGuy]

32 minutes ago, justin case said:

look up 5G health dangers

Try to understand this (if you can read anything that doesn't include sensationalism) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48616174. Then you may see where all the unintelligent fear mongering starts.

[Syduan]

2 hours ago, ThaiSydGuy said:

Try to understand this (if you can read anything that doesn't include sensationalism) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48616174. Then you may see where all the unintelligent fear mongering starts.

If you believe anything the BBC propaganda machine spins out then there's no hope for you. 5G was first developed as a weapon used for crowd control  but you'll never see that in the zionist controlled mainstream media. 

 

Edited July 15, 2019 by Syduan

[Krataiboy]

28 minutes ago, ThaiSydGuy said:

Try to understand this (if you can read anything that doesn't include sensationalism) https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48616174. Then you may see where all the unintelligent fear mongering starts.

You clearly have more faith in the BBC's impartiality in relation to this subject that I do. Both the UK government and the biased state-run broadcasting service it subsidises stand to benefit substantially from 5G.

 

Whether the same can be said for us human guinea pigs being used in the experimental testing of 5G systems a hundred times more powerful than their predecessors is highly debatable.

 

"Unintelligent fear mongering"? Hardly. The BBC article (published, incidentally, only after a public complaints about their one-sided coverage) refers, somewhat disingenuously, to a "group of scientists and doctors" which has asked the EU for a moritorium on 5G.

 

In reality, thousands of scientists and doctors, along with environmental organisations, concerned citizens groups and a growing number of political leaders across the world, are joining the chorus of concern. As well as the EU, they have petitioned WHO, the UN and national governments - and not without good cause.

 

https://www.5gappeal.eu/

There is a mass of peer-reviewed evidence to indicate EMF radiation from existing wireless 2, 3 and 4G systems can cause serious health issues not only to humans, but all living creatures - and the environment we all depend on.

 

https://ehtrust.org/key-issues/cell-phoneswireless/5g-networks-iot-scientific-overview-human-health-risks/

 

5G will ramp up radiation levels - which insurance companies say are already too "risky" for them to cover. As a result, hi-tech companies are springing up to offer systems protecting against radiation we are all being assured is safe!

 

Arguably as worrying as any health hazards (though studiously ignored by the BBC and the MSM) is the threat to our personal privacy and security inherent in 5G and the Internet of Things it facilitates.  The price of faster download speeds will be unprecedented round-the-clock monitoring and control of virtually every aspect of our "private" lives.

 

https://www.corbettreport.com/5g/

 

 

 

 

[unblocktheplanet]

Look, health concerns over radiation may, or may not, be true.

 

But the simple social fact about 5G is that it causes further separation in society. People find 'friends' on the Internet rather than real-life friends.

 

Do we really need EVERYTHING to be instant, like ramen? Who cares if it takes an hour to download a video or 35 seconds. The machine does it in the background!

 

Although I haven't yet found out how, 5G must be a cash cow for govt, politicians, and corporation. We're just bugs.

 

 

 

 

[paddypower]

On 7/15/2019 at 1:35 PM, Syduan said:

If you believe anything the BBC propaganda machine spins out then there's no hope for you. 5G was first developed as a weapon used for crowd control  but you'll never see that in the zionist controlled mainstream media. 

 

especially interesting if you go to 3.05. we all know an excess of info/news etc. reduces our ability to process it properly. this was observed by J. Stiener, in 1924.

[paddypower]

On 11/29/2019 at 3:47 PM, unblocktheplanet said:

Look, health concerns over radiation may, or may not, be true.

 

But the simple social fact about 5G is that it causes further separation in society. People find 'friends' on the Internet rather than real-life friends.

 

Do we really need EVERYTHING to be instant, like ramen? Who cares if it takes an hour to download a video or 35 seconds. The machine does it in the background!

 

Although I haven't yet found out how, 5G must be a cash cow for govt, politicians, and corporation. We're just bugs.

 

 

 

 

''Govt. politicians, corporations, bugs'' 555 abit off topic - have you watched 'Braindead'' wickedly black comedy about alien bugs and the White House. unfortunately, cancelled after one season. Proves there is no humour, nor taste for risks at the major US TV stations.