# 5G: Current State, IoT Use Cases, & It’s Future | 5G Americas' Chris Pearson | Internet of Things Podcast

- Show: [IoT For All Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast)
- Published: 2022-11-22
- Length: 21m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-11-22-5g-current-state-iot-use-cases-its-future-5g-americas-chris-pearson-internet-of
- Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iot-for-all/episodes/5G-Current-State--IoT-Use-Cases---Its-Future--5G-Americas-Chris-Pearson--Internet-of-Things-Podcast-e28bk3m

## Summary

Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas, discusses the current state and future of 5G technology with host Ryan Chacon. Pearson explains that 5G differs from previous generations by supporting massive machine-to-machine communications, low latency, and high reliability, enabling new IoT use cases in manufacturing, transportation, and smart cities. He notes that while commercial deployments are widespread, the industry is only in the 'third inning' of adoption, with the next phase focusing on standalone 5G core networks and integrating enablers like edge computing and AI. The conversation highlights the shift from transactional smartphone connectivity to solution-driven industrial applications.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-11-22-5g-current-state-iot-use-cases-its-future-5g-americas-chris-pearson-internet-of#t=0) Introduction: Chris Pearson and 5G Americas
- [3:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-11-22-5g-current-state-iot-use-cases-its-future-5g-americas-chris-pearson-internet-of#t=214) Current Status of 5G Deployments and Adoption
- [5:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-11-22-5g-current-state-iot-use-cases-its-future-5g-americas-chris-pearson-internet-of#t=347) Leading 5G IoT Use Cases in Manufacturing and Transport
- [7:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-11-22-5g-current-state-iot-use-cases-its-future-5g-americas-chris-pearson-internet-of#t=450) Key Differences Between 5G and Previous Mobile Generations
- [10:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-11-22-5g-current-state-iot-use-cases-its-future-5g-americas-chris-pearson-internet-of#t=602) Flexibility and Technology Enablers in 5G Standards
- [12:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-11-22-5g-current-state-iot-use-cases-its-future-5g-americas-chris-pearson-internet-of#t=742) Industry Verticals and the Challenge of Mindset Shift
- [14:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-11-22-5g-current-state-iot-use-cases-its-future-5g-americas-chris-pearson-internet-of#t=867) Roadblocks: Moving from Transactional to Solution-Based Models
- [18:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/iot-for-all-podcast/2022-11-22-5g-current-state-iot-use-cases-its-future-5g-americas-chris-pearson-internet-of#t=1081) The Future of 5G: Standalone Networks and Edge Computing

## Topics

- [Wireless & RF](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/wireless-and-rf)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- 5G Americas (company)
- AT&T (company)
- T-Mobile (company)
- Verizon (company)
- 3GPP (other)
- GSA (other)

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