In due course, reliable blending will be key and Dejero’s smart blending technology will allow broadcasters to blend any combination of wired or wireless IP connection they can dream of – including 5G – and deliver low latency, reliability and high throughput. WHAT DOES THE 5G FUTURE HOLD? When there is widespread 5G availability, network providers are unlikely to offer guaranteed coverage for demanding applications like live video streaming. So, even in an all-5G environment, there will still be a need for network blending to gain reliability through carrier diversity. 5G is likely to result in demands for more data and more content. Since 5G will take some time to be deployed and coverage will be limited, we believe that blending multiple connections will offer a compelling advantage regarding reliability and throughput, especially in mobile and nomadic applications where users may be moving in and out of different networks. Dejero’s EnGo and Gateway are 5G-ready now and Dejero products that incorporate 5G modems and 5G-optimised antenna designs are on the roadmap, along with other contribution and distribution equipment supporting connectivity to fixed wireless-access equipment via Ethernet. For us, 5G is the next evolution in terms of blending, following our 4G cellular and satellite combination. For our customers, the benefits of network blending, enhanced with 5G to improve reliability and reduce latency, will continue to improve workflows. The Vodafone 3D hologram event in Bucharest also showcases the possibilities it can offer to live audiences to enrich their experience – whether in the venue or watching on their TV or phone screen, ultimately helping broadcasters entice and engage with their audience in new ways. We expect to see broad deployment of 5G in early to mid-2021. This will result from finalisation of spectrum allocations and broad availability of consumer devices and modems that support 5G.
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