Understanding 5G: The Next Evolution in Wireless

Business and technology news is being overwhelmed with stories about  5G. Some CEOs and analysts have called it the on-ramp to the 4th industrial revolution. You may be wondering -- what exactly is 5G and why is it getting so much attention? Or, you may want to know how you can use 5G technology to develop new products or services, make money, or improve the delivery of public services. You’ve come to the right course! 
I’ve been in the telecommunications industry for over 30 years and have worked, in one capacity or another, for three of the largest US communications service providers. Much of that time has been spent in wireless networks. In my career, I have seen technology leap forward and evolve at a faster and faster pace but never with such vigor as 5G.
All that you hear about self-driving cars and self-driving trucks, autonomous drones, the Internet of Things, Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality --- they all need a fast, reliable, high-capacity wireless network. That’s the promise and the potential of 5G. In this course,
Understanding 5G
, we’ll take a look at what 5G is, how we got here, and what it means to you as a consumer, a business owner or entrepreneur, a property owner or building manager, and as a citizen.
Join me, and let’s get started in understanding 5G wireless communications.
Who this course is for:
Consumers interested in the next wave of wireless technology with higher bandwidth and faster speed.
Small business owners that want mobility, faster throughput, and higher bandwidth.
Software developers and entrepreneurs launching or deploying new-generation wireless applications.
Investors looking for opportunities in new wireless technologies, services, and applications.
Landlords, building managers, and cell site owners or lessees interested in new revenue opportunities from 5G.
Municipal telecommunications and public service employees focused on improving communications infrastructure.