There has been a lot of rumours about 5G even though it is still in its experimental stage. The rumours about 5G got to a point where it was fingered as the cause of coronavirus. As a result, it is essential to separate facts from rumours.
5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. fifth-generation will also allow a huge increase in the amount of data transmitted over wireless systems due to more available bandwidth and advanced antenna technology.
Here are 5 exciting things to know about 5G.
1.) Superfast
The most important thing about 5G is that it is very fast, superfast. If you think 4G is fast, try the speed of fifth-generation, you will be blown away! You can download and streams movies faster and connect your devices seamlessly.
2.) Carries data on higher frequency radio waves
Your data will be carried at higher frequency radio waves. However, they can only travel across shorter distances. As a result and for enough coverage, fifth-generation will need more land infrastructures including cell towers and a network to interconnect the towers. This probably means fifth-generation will be more expensive.
3.) Trials are already underway
Companies like AT&T, Verizon, Alcatel Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, Microsoft, Facebook, NEC, Nokia, and Samsung have all announced fifth-generation trials. Google recently acquired Alpental to into the fifth-generation game.
4.) 5G comes in 3 different types
There are 3 main types of fifth-generation: low-band, mid-band, and high-band (mmWave) differing in the wireless spectrum used. So, you have to select the one you want when it is eventually available.
5.) You might 5G-enabled phones
If your phone is not fifth-generation enabled, you will need to buy a 5G-enabled phone to enjoy fifth-generation service. The technology cannot be supported by today’s 4G phones.
Source: Oluwasegun