Challengs of 5g:

Obstructions can impact connectivity

The range of 5G connectivity is not great as the frequency waves are only able to travel a short distance. Added to this setback is the fact that 5G frequency is interrupted by physical obstructions such as trees, towers, walls and buildings. The obtrusions will either block, disrupt or absorb the high-frequency signals. To counter this setback, the telecom industry is extending existing cell towers to increase the broadcast distance.


Initial costs for rollout are high

The costs related to the development of 5G infrastructure or adaptations to existing cellular infrastructure will be high. This amount will be further compounded by the ongoing maintenance costs needed to ensure the high-speed connectivity, and it’s likely the customers will bare the brunt of these big price tags. Cellular operators are looking to minimise these costs by exploring alternative options in the form of network sharing.