5G NETWORK: EVOLUTION, APPLICATIONS, AND CHALLEN- GES IN THE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION ERA

Wireless technology has evolved to meet the growing demands forefficient communication, leading to the need for a more reliable and low-latency 5Gnetwork, crucial for digital transformation. This work aims to analyze the 5G network,highlighting its architecture, applications, and challenges. The methodology includeda bibliographic review of major databases, focusing on the period from 2019 to 2023.The results show that the 5G network has the potential to enable new applicationsand business models, with significant impacts on global quality of life. It is concludedthat, despite technical and implementation challenges, particularly in Brazil, 5G isbeing driven by ongoing efforts from operators and technology companies.