1、May 2024 Hot Topic5G RedCapHot Topic:5G RedCap|May 2024|2 Copyright 2024 Global mobile Suppliers AssociationIntroductionThis new GSA Hot Topic report explores 5G RedCap.This technology aims to bridge the gap between the cost and power requirements of various 5G uses,particularly addressing shortcomi

2、ngs in Internet of things(IoT)devices such as wearables,security and surveillance equipment and industrial sensors.The report delves into what 5G RedCap entails and the advantages it holds for operators.Additionally,it provides insights about the global status of LTE-M,5G standalone access and 5G Re

3、dCap,examining current investments by both operators and equipment vendors.What Is 5G RedCap?Initially termed as 5G NR-Light,5G RedCap stands for 5G Reduced Capability and was introduced to address application shortfalls between high-speed enhanced mobile broadband(eMBB),ultrareliable low-latency co

4、mmunications,and low-throughput,battery-efficient,massive machine-type communications technologies.Essentially,it bridges the gap between different 5G capabilities.5G RedCap offers numerous benefits,highlighted below.Higher peak data ratesCompared with LTE Cat-1,5G RedCap supports significantly high

5、er peak data rates,making it well-suited to applications requiring greater data throughput,such as video surveillance or smart grid monitoring.Lower latency5G RedCap provides lower latency and greater reliability than existing low-power wide-area LTE technologies like narrowband IoT(NB-IoT).This mak

6、es it a superior choice for applications reliant on real-time data communication,such as industrial automation and smart grid applications.New spectrumUnlike LTE-based technologies,including LTE-M,RedCap devices can use new 5G-specific spectrum bands.5G RedCap also enhances power efficiency,in sever