Smart Communications Inc. said it launched its 5G Technolab, a facility that will focus on the research and development, standardization and testing of 5G, or fifth-generation wireless broadband technologies and services.
“Even as 5G network technology is still at its early stages, and keeping in mind that it may take some time before 5G can be available commercially, we are already investing in pilot testing our 5G system and paving the way toward having a ‘5G-ready’ network by 2020,” PLDT Inc. and Smart executive vice president and chief revenue officer Ernesto Alberto said.
He added 5G-compatible devices were not available in the market.
With its capability to deliver extremely high speeds coupled with low latency, 5G opens up exciting possibilities for Internet of Things (IoT) applications for Filipinos, particularly in healthcare and smart cities.
“Our vision for 5G is to be able to provide services that are relevant for our customers,” PLDT and Smart senior vice president for network planning and engineering said.