Assignment 1:Quantitative Comparison of
Wireless Network Generations
Instructor: Mudassar Ahmed
Course Name : Wireless Communication
Course Code: CSI-410
Student Name:Hijweria Shakeel
Roll Number:03
Class :BS Computer Science 4 Semester
Question:
Compare the key quantitative metrics of wireless network
generations 1G through 5G.Specifically, focus on the following
metrics.
1. Data transfer speed
2. Latency
3. Network Capacity (number of supported devices)
4. Spectrum efficiency
5. Energy consumption
6. Coverage area
7. Reliability
8. Method of Access
Answer:
Reference: It is taken from ResearchGate website
Comparison of 2G,3G,4G And 5G
Reference: It is taken from Rantcell website
1.Data transfer speed :
1987 2.4Kb/s 1Kb/s > 1000ms
1G
2G 1993 1Mb/s 5Kb/s < 750ms
3G 2001 21.6Mb/s 3.1Mb/s < 100ms
4G 2009 1Gb/s 11.4Mb/s < 10ms
5G 2018 20Gb/s 400Mb/s < 1ms
2.Latency:
3.Network capacity:
1G 2G 3G 4G 5G
1G (First 2G network is a By using packet Theoretically, 4G can 5G can be
switching, the achieve speeds of up
Generation):It 2nd Generation original technology to 100 megabits per significantly
used analog system for was improved to second (Mbit/s) for faster than 4G,
signals for mobile allow speeds up to high mobility delivering up to
14 Mbps. It used communication and 1
voice communication Wide Band Wireless gigabit per second 20 Gigabits-per-
transmission. s. 2G systems Network that (Gbit/s) for stationary second (Gbps)
increased clarity. It users. Latency:
Data transfer offer increased operates at a range Reduced latency,
peak data rates
rates were voice quality of 2100 MHz and resulting in more and 100+
very low, and capacity has a bandwidth of responsive user Megabits-per-
15-20 MHz. experiences.
typically over 1G system Capacity: Enhanced
second (Mbps)
limited to 2.4 s. 2G systems network capacity average data
kbps. 1G syst provided voice allowing more rates. 5G has
simultaneous
ems and a limited more capacity
had limited data capacity connections. than 4G.
coverage and of 9.6 to 14.4
capacity and Kbps.
were
primarily
used for
voice calls.
4.Spectrum efficiency:
1G 2G 3G 4G 5G
0.0015 bits 0.17 bit/s/Hz 0.8 bits per 1.46 bits per 1 bits/Hz with
per Hzin in 1900 in Hz Hertz the target of
AMPS GSM 10 bits per
modem Hertz
5.Energy Consumption:
While on 2g/3g typical power consumption is 1-2% per
hour. On 4g network it reaches 4-5% per hour , which is
simply unacceptable .With 5g projected to increase the
capacity up to approximately 1000-fold and high
frequency millimeter wave transmission driving
exponentially higher cell density. This percentage could
potentially exceed 20% by 2030,or an astounding 150
quadrillion Btu each year.
6.Coverage Area:
1G 2G 3G 4G 5G
2-30 KM 35 KM 1-5 KM in 3 to 6.5 600
urban areas KM Meters
,suburban
5-
10km,Rura
k 10-
20km,Flat
and open
terrain 5-
15km
7.Reliability :
The reliability of wireless networks varies depending on
several factors such as coverage capacity , and technology.
1G 2G 3G 4G 5G
Medium Medium Medium , High Very
(Analog) (GSM,CDMA) High (LTE,WiMAX High
(UMTS,EV.DO) ) (NR)
8.Method of Access:
1G 2G 3G 4G 5G
FDMA TDMA CDMA OFDMA OFDMA
(Frequenc (Time (Code (Orthogona (Orthogona
y Division Division Division l l
Multiple Multipl Multipl Frequency Frequency
Access) e e Division Division
Access) Access) Multiple Multiple
Access) Access)
