Impact of 5G Technology on Future Communication Systems
Sarvendra Vikram Singh
Scholar, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Deva Road, Lucknow
Honey Pandey
Scholar, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Deva Road, Lucknow
Farheen Siddiqui
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Deva Road, Lucknow
📌 DOI: https://doi.org/10.63920/tjths.52019
🔑 Keywords: 5G, millimeter wave, Massive MIMO, network slicing, URLLC, IoT, MEC, beamforming, smart cities, 6G.
📅 Publication Date: 17 April 2026
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Abstract:
The fifth generation (5G) of mobile communication technology represents a fundamental departure from previous wireless generations, offering peak data rates of up to 20 Gbps, end-to-end latencies below one millisecond, and support for up to one million connected devices per square kilometer. This paper presents a comprehensive survey of 5G technology and its transformative impact on future communication systems. The paper examines the key enabling technologies — millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum, Massive MIMO, beamforming, network slicing, multi-access edge computing (MEC), and software-defined networking — that collectively deliver 5G performance objectives. The three foundational service paradigms of enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB), ultra-reliable low-latency communications (URLLC), and massive machine-type communications (mMTC) are analyzed alongside their principal application domains, including healthcare, autonomous vehicles, industrial IoT, smart cities, and media. Network architecture evolution, security considerations, energy sustainability challenges, standardization frameworks, and the trajectory toward sixth-generation (6G) systems are also discussed. The analysis draws on published academic literature, industry standards, and technical white papers to provide a theoretically grounded and practically relevant reference for researchers and practitioners engaged in the development and deployment of next-generation communication systems.
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Sarvendra V. S., Honey P. and Farheen S. (2026). Impact of 5G Technology on Future Communication Systems. TEJAS J. Technol. Humanit. Sci.,, Vol. 05, Issue 02. https://doi.org/10.63920/tjths.52019
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