5.5G, also known as 5G advanced, is the next generation of 5G network technologies and promises to deliver speeds 10 times faster than current 5G networks and are built to interact simultaneously. According to the latest report from GlobalData, advances in semiconductor fabrication will enable 5.5G manufacturers to incorporate significant compute power into mobile devices. 5.5G builds on 5G and is defined by four key performance indicators; the first is downlink speeds of 10Gbps, uplinks speeds of 1Gbps, 100 billion connections and native intelligence. 5.5G will bolster digital transformation and the digital economy enabling time-sensitive services, achieving lower latencies and enabling broader coverage. It is expected to enable early metaverse use cases and help 5G mature, on the path to 6G.
