What is 5G?
5G is the fifth generation of broadband data-networking digital communications technology. The ‘G’ is for generation. 5G stands for ‘fifth generation’ while 4G means ‘fourth generation.’ The 5G frequency spectrum is broken into millimeter (high band), mid-band, and low-band waves. 5G millimeter wave is the fastest, with real velocities typically 1–2 Gbit/s. The scope is however limited, so more cells are required. Millimeter waves have trouble penetrating many walls and windows, so the range indoors is small.
Difference Between 5G, 4G LTE, and their Predecessors
Although the differentiating variables for each generation are nuanced, 5G is clearly faster from the viewpoint of a simple consumer on the matter. However, it’s impossible to tell how much better 5G is compared to 4G due to things like signal power, network latency and the infrastructure you need to link. The first commercial 5G home broadband service hit peak download speeds of 295Mbps and a 100Mbps average download speed. Real-world 4G speeds are typically anywhere between 20Mbps and 50Mbps to put that in context. Furthermore, at its offices in the region, several businesses have reached speeds of 1.2Gbps (1200Mbps) on a Galaxy S10. Although that’s definitely amazing, at the time it was actually the only device connecting to the network.
4G LTE, or simply 4G, is a standard developed in 2008 by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Since there was such a big difference between the existing 3 G network and the current 4G, corporations needed to make sure that their client base knew they were having better coverage than just the same existing 3G. They chose to use the name LTE or “Long-Term Evolution.” Really it’s an improved 3G, though, but poorer than real 4G. Although the term 4G LTE is sold as something greater than true 4G, it has created the term 4G LTE-A or 4G LTE-Advanced to signify the actual 4G.
Moreover, businesses are also seeking to upsell their current networks, with AT&T branding their 4 G “5Ge” network despite not being close to the 5 G requirements. Where you are most likely to see something resembling 5 G is in the domestic Internet sector, which will potentially transmit 5 G signal to your home devices over the radio.
Benefits of 5G
- A lot higher data speeds (1-20 Gbit / s), allowing users to browse content quicker.
- Far lower latency (1 ms), which helps users to face less delay / lag when accessing network info. (Millisecond delay is imperceptible to humans)
- Increased capacity as the network expands.
5G networks would help fuel an immense growth in the Internet of Things ( IoT) technologies, have the infrastructure required to handle massive volumes of data and create an ever smarter, more interactive environment.
5G enhances/enables:
- Remote surgery
- haptic feedback from a great distance
- Self-driving cars
- Drones
- Virtual Reality
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