A Case for Bonded Cellular
By Jennifer P
LiveU recently posted an article to their blog discussing the pros and cons of moving from 4G to 5G. Cellular bonding is the process of using multiple cellular connections simultaneously to increase bandwidth and reliability. With the rollout of 5G networks, some have suggested that cellular bonding may no longer be necessary as 5G is supposed to offer faster speeds and more reliable connections. However, the reality is that 5G coverage is still limited, and it may be some time before it is widely available in all areas. Additionally, 5G networks may experience congestion during peak usage times, just like 4G networks.
In the context of field production, cellular bonding can provide a more reliable and consistent connection for streaming video and other data-intensive tasks. In areas where 5G coverage is limited or unreliable, cellular bonding can be used as a backup or to supplement the 5G connection.
5G can certainly be a valuable complement to cellular bonding in field production. By working with carriers and customers to test 5G in simulated and real-world environments, your company can better understand how 5G can be used in conjunction with cellular bonding to provide a more reliable and consistent connection for streaming video and other data-intensive tasks.
Cellular bonding is a key technique for reliability in field production. Even as cellular networks have evolved from 3G to 4G and now 5G, bonding has remained an important tool for ensuring a consistent and reliable connection.
The ability to use more than one carrier, even if the technology is the same, and the ability to use two technologies at once, such as bonding 4G and 5G, can provide a redundancy that can ensure a reliable connection even in the event of network failure or congestion. Additionally, the ability to bond two connections within the same carrier and technology can provide a fail-safe mechanism in case of modem hardware failure, antenna position differences, or other issues.
Overall, cellular bonding is a proven technique for ensuring reliability in field production, and it can be used in conjunction with the latest cellular technologies, such as 5G, to provide even greater reliability and consistency.
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