UPDATE 2021!!!!

Expanding upon the role of LTE and NR in early 5G implementation.
Discussing newly launch 5G standards.
Discussing future roadmap.
TDD and FDD explained.
Dynamic Spectrum Sharing explained.
Smart hand-offs and 5G-on-cloud explained.

5G, the 5th Generation of Wireless Mobile Communication has taken 2019 by storm! Some people are making optimistic expectations, some are making ridiculous theories while others are awaiting any and every update about 5G. If we look at a few decades in the past... 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G have changed our social, professional and personal lives drastically. Yet 5G is expected to be the biggest game-changer of all which is amazing but not surprising!

But, what exactly is 5G?

This question is simple on the surface but gets more and more interesting as you dig deeper.

5G is the fastest wireless mobile internet ever. It will serve ~10 times more devices than 4G and it will also empower Millions (let's say it again, Millions) of jobs! That's not all. 5G is like an entry pass for some of the following technologies to comfortably take over the commercial market.

Internet of Things
Industrial Automation
Mixed Reality
Self Driving vehicles
Unmanned locomotives and drones
Cloud Services
More progressive web and so on.

5G is revolutionary in many aspects. From antennas to frequencies, from networks to roll-outs; it's a major overhaul which was long-awaited and needed. But without understanding these basics, learning about 5G is like making lemonade without knowing what's a lemon!

This course is your perfect companion for the Journey of understanding 5G from its roots.

It starts off with the first generation of wireless telecom and takes key topics from every consequent update.
Every essential concept of wireless communication is explained with simplicity, visually appealing graphics, animations, and engaging narrative.
From what is an antenna to how can Cloud aid 5G, from what is frequency to how VoIP fits in mobile communication... You will get answers to all of your questions.
You will also get business insights via stories and case studies.
Mini assignments will keep you active and engaged.
Articles and Stat-sheets will add value and longevity to your learning experience.

That's not all, we have made sure that this course appeals to everyone because 5G will touch all of our lives equally. So, you don't even have to be from communications background! All you need to be is an average cellphone user!

This course will start with easy and familiar beginnings and go to deeper and interesting ends. If you're from Communications though, some parts will be your quick revision while others will provide you largely overlooked but important insights! So whether you're a school student, an industry professional or someone in-between. There are different but satisfactory takeaways for all of you.

What are you waiting for? See you in the class!

Happy Learning :)

***** Please check out a Letter from the Instructor and other resources below. *****

Resources

Note:

Speed Test Visual Credit: Marques Brownlee (Youtube: MKBHD)

Isometric Graphics Credit: Freepik (User: Freepik)

Sunil Kumar

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