5G NETWORK

 

What is 5G?

5G is the fifth generation of wireless cellular technology, offering higher upload and download speeds, more consistent connections, and improved capacity than previous networks. 5G is much faster and more reliable than the currently popular 4G networks and has the potential to transform the way we use the internet to access applications, social networks, and information. For example, technologies like self-driving cars, advanced gaming applications, and live streaming media that require very reliable, high-speed data connections are set to benefit greatly from 5G connectivity.


Why is 5G important?

The demand for internet access, combined with the emergence of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and automation, is driving a massive increase in the amount of data created. Data creation is growing exponentially, with volumes set to increase by several hundred zettabytes over the coming decade. The current mobile infrastructure was not designed for such a high information load and requires upgrading. 

At the same time, with its high speed, massive capacity, and low latency, 5G could help to support and scale several applications like cloud-connected traffic control, drone delivery, video chatting, and console-quality gaming on the go. From global payments and emergency response to distance education and mobile workforce, the benefits and applications of 5G are limitless. It has the potential to transform the world of work, the global economy, and people's lives.

What is the difference between 5G and 4G/3G?

While 5G runs on the same radio frequencies as previous generations, there are several key differences between 5G and 4G, 4G LTE, and 3G. They include: 

Faster speeds

5G networks can achieve speeds of 10 gigabits a second, making them 10 times faster than 4G networks. It means that previously intensive tasks, such as downloading a film or backing up a database, will now take a fraction of the time they once did. 

Low latency

A key reason for the leap in speed is low latency. Latency is the delay between sending and receiving information. 4G networks could achieve a latency of around 200 milliseconds. That reduces to one millisecond with 5G. 

Higher bandwidth

5G can run on a broader range of bandwidths (low band, mid band, high band) by expanding radio spectrum resources, from sub-3 GHz used in 4G to 100 GHz and beyond. 5G can operate in both lower bands and mmWave, substantially increasing capacity, multi-Gbps throughput, and low latency. This bandwidth means more devices can be connected to send and receive data at any one time.


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