5G Hyper-Connectivity Technology

Brampton is a connected city, and currently exploring 5G Hyper-Connectivity Technology.

On April 24, 2019, Brampton City Council directed staff to explore collaboration and partnership opportunities to implement 5G technology throughout the city.

Municipal connectivity is emerging as the key component to unlocking the commercial and social benefits of smarter cities. The development of hyper-connectivity (5G) is expected to have an exponential impact on cities across the following four areas:

economic growth
service innovation
digital divide
pandemic response

This short animated video explores how 5G will change the world and how Canada's Communications Research Centre is working to help Canada be a leader in 5G.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 4G and 5G technology
<div class="ExternalClass698269D4A1D04D4C95CA561E67F65A43"><p>4G has introduced new apps and services as connectivity to the Internet has become faster and cheaper. 4G has allowed us to send data, surf the Internet, watch, post and send videos, listen to live streamed music, access social media and many other applications on our smartphones. 5G will be a game changer in wireless telecommunications, ushering in a network for future generations with more devices, faster communication, and higher speeds. <a href="https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/069.nsf/eng/00077.html">Learn more about 5G</a>. </p></div>
Does 5G cellular network technology pose health concerns?
<div class="ExternalClass846EC7F59309430CAE5AE1C75C1578A8"><div>Health Canada has determined that 5G poses little risk to those who are exposed to it. <a href="https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf11467.html">Learn more about radiofrequency energy and safety</a>.</div></div>
What is 5G technology?
<div class="ExternalClassC66B3716703F4BFCAC38F078D1BAE64B"><div>Cellular wireless technology has made extraordinary advances in just four decades to the point where we are now on the verge of 5G – the fifth generation – of wireless communications. The Communications Research Centre (CRC), the Government of Canada's primary advanced telecommunications research facility, is focused on bringing 5G to Canada so that Canadians can benefit from advanced telecommunications systems, technologies and applications.</div></div>

Milestones

Council Resolution
City Council resolved that “Staff be directed to explore collaboration and partnership opportunities to implement 5G technology throughout the City and report back to a future Council meeting.”
Feasibility Study
The City engaged a consultant to assist with reporting on options for 5G technology.
Community Engagement
Hyper Connected Design Jam Session provided input to the Council report outlining opportunities for 5G implementation in the City.
Council Workshop Presentation
Council Workshop Presentation
Report to Council
Report to Council

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