The IoT relies on continuous connectivity and that is where the 5G technology comes in through providing enhanced connectivity, high speed and reliability. Here are some of the key contributions that 5G technology can bring into the IoT environment:

5G supports IoT devices and provides a way of real-time communication because of the ultra fast and ultra low latency of 5G which is required in mission-critical use cases such as autonomous vehicles, remote surgery or intelligent manufacturing where information exchange must occur in real time.

2. Vast Device Network: What it means is that 5G can support several billions of devices connected simultaneously at a one single time basis up to one million per square kilometer, that makes IoT solutions easy to implement in smart homes, smart cities and industries.

3. High Reliability: 5G brings the reliability and the stability needed in the connectivity which is very important in case of IoT applications with a very high risk profile. This assures reliability of the network performance in highly crowded networks.

4. Edge Computing. It enhances edge computing which is not computation which is conducted away in a distant and central server in the cloud, but it involves calculation in a point relatively nearer to where data will be produced. It is suited for applications, which can afford to have low processing latency and decreases usage of bandwidth. Some of the examples include video analytics and application of augmented reality.

5. Energy Efficiency: Instead, 5G networks are designed themselves to be less energy hungry, to help IoT appliances last longer without charging and to allow for longer durations of deployment with less need for recharge or maintenance.

6. Support for Advanced Applications: Business models of new generation services such as smart grid, tele-medicine, industrial IoT and other applications are created by enhancing the operational line through 5G and leading to revenue generation.