5G RedCap Innovation Sparks IoT Potential at ETTelecom Summit 2024

5G RedCap: Revolutionizing IoT Adoption in India

NEW DELHI: 5G RedCap technology is positioned to become a transformative application in the telecom sector, discussed extensively at the ETTelecom 5G Industries Innovation Summit 2024. Industry leaders emphasize the importance of reducing sensor and device costs for widespread adoption, particularly in India where affordability is key.

Challenges and Opportunities

Dharmender Khajuria from Bharti Airtel stated, "Deploying full-scale 5G for devices like cameras remains costly, with chipsets priced between $60 to $80, complicating the introduction of IoT devices." He noted that 5G RedCap could become a viable killer application as the costs decrease.

The Future of 5G and IoT

Counterpoint Research forecasts that 5G RedCap modules will account for 18% of total cellular IoT shipments by 2030. The technology supports specific use cases requiring more bandwidth than LTE, essential for driving growth in sectors such as automotive telematics, healthcare, and Industry 4.0.

Driving Economic Viability

• Cost: Lowering device costs is crucial.
• Complexity: Ensuring simple deployment.
• Power Consumption: Efficient use of resources.
• Concurrency: Supporting various devices simultaneously.

As industry leaders collaborate, the successful implementation of 5G RedCap could bridge the digital divide in India, expanding connectivity.

Final Thoughts on 5G RedCap

Despite the promise shown, experts like Nakshatra Gupta of Tata Consultancy Services caution that the adoption of RedCap will be gradual. As IoT devices have a longer lifecycle, understanding their optimal use cases is essential as the technology progresses.