Challenges to Implementing 5G Tech in Smart Cities

5G Tech Literature Review

A literature review of 5G technology reveals that the technology has the potential to bring significant advancements in various fields such as cognitive radio networks (Ahmad et al., 2020), smart cities and intelligent transportation systems (Guevara & Auat Cheein, 2020), and healthcare (Li, 2019). The articles discuss the potential benefits of 5G technology, such as increased data rates, reduced latency, and improved connectivity. However, they also highlight some of the challenges faced by 5G technology, such as security and privacy concerns (Khan et al., 2019) and the need for new infrastructure and standards (Storck & Duarte-Figueiredo, 2020).

All the sources seem to be in agreement that 5G technology has the potential to bring significant advancements in various fields. The sources do not seem to have any major disagreement among them, although there are some differences in terms of where 5G will have the biggest impact. Each source focuses on different areas, suggesting that 5G technology will have a wide impact on industries and sectors across the board rather than on any single field or area in particular. There are no outliers in the sources provided. The sources all appear to be authoritative and well-researched, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of 5G technology and its potential future developments. There are no sources whose assertions seem dubious, illogical, or unsupported by the facts. The thinking about 5G technology has evolved over time, with more research being done to understand the technology\'s capabilities and limitations, as well as potential solutions to the challenges it faces.

The key points of agreement among the sources are that 5G technology is a significant advancement in telecommunications and will be used in a variety of applications such as intelligent transportation systems and healthcare. However, one of the main points of disagreement among the sources is the extent to which 5G technology will cause security and privacy concerns. Ahmad et al. (2020) argue that cognitive radio networks can mitigate these concerns, while Khan et al. (2019) believe more research is needed to ensure proper security and privacy protections. Another point of disagreement is the potential for 5G technology to be used in the Internet of Vehicles. While Storck and Duarte-Figueiredo (2020) suggest that 5G will be an important enabler of V2V communication, Guevara and Auat Cheein believe that 5G technologies will be a key component of smart cities and transportation systems, but may not necessarily facilitate V2V communication (2020). Li (2019) appears to be an outlier only in the sense that he is the only source that focuses solely on the healthcare applications of 5G. Among the sources, Khan et al. (2019) seem to be the most influential as their survey provides an overview of potential security and privacy issues as well as potential solutions. None of the articles put forward any dubious claims, but Li\'s (2019) assertions could use some additional support as his article solely focuses on one application of 5G technology and makes generalizations about the technology\'s effect on healthcare.

Finally, it is evident from these articles that thinking about 5G technologies has become much more optimistic over time, with many sources viewing it as a promising advancement in telecommunications (Ahmad et al., 2020; Li, 2019). There are still some concerns about challenges that need to be addressed, such as scalability, security, and privacy, in order to realize the full potential of 5G in these different areas (Guevara & Auat Cheein, 2020; Khan et al., 2019; Storck & Duarte-Figueiredo, 2020). Security is likely to be one of the major concerns surrounding 5G technology going forward. Ahmad et al. (2020) focus their research on showing that cognitive radio networks can help mitigate potential risks, while Khan et al. (2019) believe more research is needed in order to ensure proper security and privacy protections. Li (2019) does not address security issues directly, but acknowledges that 5G technology could be used to protect patient data and ensure secure communication between medical personnel. It is clear that security is a major consideration when evaluating the potential of 5G technology, and further research is needed to ensure that its introduction does not come with significant security risks.