What is AWS Wavelength?
AWS Wavelength embeds AWS compute and storage services within 5G networks (Telco providers like Verizon, Vodafone, etc.). This minimizes the latency to reach mobile devices because the traffic doesn't have to leave the telecommunications network to reach the internet.
Key Concepts
1. Ultra-Low Latency for Mobile
- Designed specifically for mobile applications requiring single-digit millisecond latency.
2. Wavelength Zones
- Infrastructure deployments embedded in telecommunication providers' datacenters.
Exam Tips
[!IMPORTANT] "5G network edge" or "Ultra-low latency for mobile devices": The answer is AWS Wavelength.
[!TIP] Think Wave = Radio Waves = 5G/Mobile.
Common Use Cases
- Smart Cities: Connected cars, traffic analysis.
- Mobile Gaming: Interactive streaming games on 5G.
- AR/VR: Rendering content for headsets in real-time.