Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are about adding digital content to the real world. In some industries, corresponding applications have already established themselves as digital tools - the Internet of Things trend is continuing. In mobile applications, M2M SIM cards with 5G enable a reliable connection for fast data transmission.
M2M SIMs for mobile virtual and augmented reality applications
Over the next few years, virtual and augmented reality will increasingly establish themselves as digital tools in a wide range of application scenarios—particularly in the M2M market. Digital models rendered as realistically as possible can, for example, help assess projects in terms of their constructability or aerodynamics. Or, in industry, they can simplify machine maintenance when maintenance crews communicate directly with a machine manufacturer’s support team, who explains the maintenance steps to be performed using an AR model.
However, to operate a user-friendly, connected AR or VR solution, large amounts of data must be transmitted reliably and without delay for visual processing. This is often a challenge, especially for mobile VR or AR applications. Using M2M SIMs that support 5G, these devices can transmit large amounts of data with extremely low latency even while on the go.
What is special about 5G?
The 4G standard (LTE) alone was able to reduce response times from 100 to 30 milliseconds compared to 3G-UMTS. 5G represents another leap forward: With a latency of just one millisecond, the new mobile communications standard enables near-real-time data transmission, thereby significantly reducing delays. This makes 5G potentially the key to the widespread use of AR and VR applications in the future. The low latency allows users to interact with virtually no delay, thereby significantly improving the user experience.
