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5G
The 5th generation mobile network designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices. Example use case: Enhanced mobile broadband for ultra-high-definition video streaming.
UMTS
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System is a third generation mobile cellular system for networks based on the GSM standard. Example use case: Video calling over mobile phones.
GSM
Global System for Mobile communications is a standard developed to describe protocols for second generation digital cellular networks. Example use case: 2G voice calls and SMS messaging.
Wi-Fi
A wireless networking technology that uses radio waves to provide high-speed internet and network connections. Example use case: Connecting smartphones and laptops to the internet in a coffee shop.
Zigbee
A specification for a suite of high-level communication protocols using low-power digital radios. Example use case: Home automation systems for controlling lights, thermostats, and security devices.
LTE
Long-Term Evolution is a standard for wireless broadband communication. Example use case: Streaming high definition video on a tablet using a cellular network.
UWB
Ultra-Wideband is a radio technology that uses a very low energy level for short-range, high-bandwidth communications. Example use case: Real-time location tracking systems for industrial environments.
Bluetooth
A short-range wireless technology used to transfer data between devices. Example use case: Wireless headphones connecting to a smartphone for audio playback.
CDMA
Code Division Multiple Access is a channel access method that allows several transmitters to send information simultaneously over a single communication channel. Example use case: Mobile phone networks.
Satellite Communication
Involves the use of communication satellites to relay signals between earth stations. Example use case: TV broadcasting and rural internet connectivity.
RFID
Radio Frequency Identification uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects. Example use case: Inventory tracking system in a warehouse.
NFC
Near Field Communication is a set of communication protocols for communication between two electronic devices over a distance of 4 cm or less. Example use case: Contactless payments with a smartphone at a POS terminal.
Z-Wave
A wireless communication protocol primarily used for home automation. Example use case: Remote control of home appliances like HVAC systems and lighting via a smart home hub.
LoRa
Long Range is a low-power wide-area network modulation technique. Example use case: Smart city applications such as street lighting and waste management.
WiMAX
Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access is a family of wireless communication standards based on the IEEE 802.16 set of standards. Example use case: Providing broadband internet access in regions lacking wired infrastructure.
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