What is '5G' technology?

What is 5G technology ? 

5G is the fifth-generation mobile network. It is a new global network followed by 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G. 

[1st generation - 1G (1980s)

 2nd generation - 2G (the 1990s)

 3rd generation - 3G (the 2000s)

 4th generation - 4G LTE (2010)

 5th generation - 5G (2019 - 20) ]

5G will improve your network connection along with it will provide new opportunity. So, we can easily diagnose any problems.

Billions of information will be collected in seconds. We may reduce road accidents by improving current technologies. Factories will have more safety and more accuracy in their production line.

5G will be very fast compared to previous networks. We will have gigabyte - class connectivity. 5G will approximately 500% faster than 4G LTE. 5G is about more than just speed compared to previous networks.

You will be also able to download a full-length HD movie within matter of seconds in a fully crowded stadium. 5G is really about connecting many things. So, people can measure, understand, and react in real-time. 

Many more imaginary things will take the form of reality.

How 5G works ?

Like 4G LTE, 5G is also OFDM(Orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing) based and will operate on the same mobile network principles. However, this 5G technology will enhance a much higher degree of flexibility and scalability. 

5G will not only deliver faster, better mobile broadband services compared to previous networks, but it will also expand into new service areas, such as mission-critical communications and connectivity the massive IoT. This is enabled by 5G NR air interface design techniques, such as a new self - contained TDD subframe design.

Is 5G available ?

Yes, 5G is already available in many regions. Global operators had started launching new 5G networks in early 2019. In 2020, many countries were expecting nationwide 5G network, but due to COVID - 19 crisis, it is delaying. In addition, all mobile phone manufacturers are commercializing 5G phones. Soon, more people are expected to reach 5G technology.

5G is already available in more than 35 countries and counting. It is difficult to predict how long everyone will have access to 5G technology. we are expecting more and more countries to launch their 5G networks in 2021 and beyond.

Do you have to get a new phone to run 5G ?

Yes, you may need a new phone as the phone should be capable of 5G network. 

If you are having a 5G phone already then, you will not have any problem.

There are many phones which are designed to give you 5G network capability. More and more 5G capable devices will be in the market as 5G wireless network will rollout. 

How 5G will affect the global economy?

5G is driving global growth. We are expecting the effect of 5G in the global economy by 2035. 5G is supporting a wide range of industries and potentially enabling up to $13.2 Trillion worth of goods and services.

The impact will be much greater than the previous generations. The deployment will be different from other mobile networks. There are many emerging and new applications that will still be defined in the future. Now, "Only Time" can tell you, how 5G will affect the world. 

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