Overly Comments on 5G’s Potential Impact on Automotive Industry
01 October 2018
Automotive World
Partner Mike Overly was quoted in an Automotive World article, “Network down: 5G performance raises new legal implications,” about the potential impact of fifth-generation (5G) technology on the automotive industry.
Overly voiced concern about the impact on vehicle communication systems from an unexpectedly high load on the 5G network. “If there are circumstances causing a heavy load on the 5G network, and this impacts the communication of AVs, will priority be given to those communications or will voice and other communications be given equal priority?” he asked. “There are concerns about situations in high-density areas or around events that cause people to flood the 5G network. The risk is that this impacts overall vehicle safety.”
Overly also suggested that accurate testing of the technology could be difficult. “As with any rollout of new technology, the 5G networks are not going to be tremendously stress-tested before they go live,” he said. “It is hard to determine just how heavy a load 5G can take when it’s also taking other things. For example, if we had a dedicated radio band with nothing but vehicle-to-vehicle, then we could predict how much traffic is going to be on that band. If we’re trying to share 5G with voice, an incident can cause a tremendous spike in how the network is being used. That’s the one wild card here.”
(Subscription required)
Overly voiced concern about the impact on vehicle communication systems from an unexpectedly high load on the 5G network. “If there are circumstances causing a heavy load on the 5G network, and this impacts the communication of AVs, will priority be given to those communications or will voice and other communications be given equal priority?” he asked. “There are concerns about situations in high-density areas or around events that cause people to flood the 5G network. The risk is that this impacts overall vehicle safety.”
Overly also suggested that accurate testing of the technology could be difficult. “As with any rollout of new technology, the 5G networks are not going to be tremendously stress-tested before they go live,” he said. “It is hard to determine just how heavy a load 5G can take when it’s also taking other things. For example, if we had a dedicated radio band with nothing but vehicle-to-vehicle, then we could predict how much traffic is going to be on that band. If we’re trying to share 5G with voice, an incident can cause a tremendous spike in how the network is being used. That’s the one wild card here.”
(Subscription required)
People
Related News
15 May 2025
In the News
Foley Attorneys Featured in Texas Lawyer on New Corporate Law Reforms Aimed at Promoting Business Growth in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 29 into law, a major legislative development aimed at enhancing the state’s corporate governance environment and positioning Texas as a leading destination for incorporation. Foley partners Christopher Babcock and Christopher Converse were quoted in Texas Lawyer’s article, “New Texas Law 'Eliminates Rogue Shareholders,' Abbott Says,” discussing the impact of the legislation and how it strengthens Texas’s appeal as a business-friendly jurisdiction.
13 May 2025
In the News
Foley Attorneys Explore Patent Takeaways in Recent Machine Learning Ruling
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit's most recent recasting of patent eligibility in the machine learning space should give artificial intelligence and technology companies pause when considering how to obtain effective, assertable patent assets for their technology.
12 May 2025
In the News
Judith Waltz Comments on Provider Settlement After Self-Disclosure
Foley & Lardner LLP partner Judith Waltz commented on a recent settlement by a provider with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) in the Report on Medicare Compliance article, "After Self-Disclosure, Provider Settles Case Over Failure to Report, Return Overpayments."