It’s been in the making for a while now, but has finally now become a reality. With 5G having made an appearance in cities across the world, you may have certain questions about how this technology works. To that end, we’ve attempted to answer some of the most common questions around 5G.
What is 5G?
5G is essentially the next generation of wireless network technology. It follows the existing 4G LTE network. It is a lot faster than its predecessors and will be able to handle a larger number of connected devices. 5G networks are expected to support the development of new technology products as well.
How is 5G Better?
The biggest benefit of 5G is that it offers greater speeds than any of its predecessors. In addition to this, 5G also has greater bandwidth, which means it can handle more connections. For consumers, this translates to seamless and continuous connectivity regardless of where one is. It will also enable connected devices like self-driving cars. Further, 5G also reduces latency to almost zero. Communication with cloud platforms will also become a whole lot easier and faster.
How Does 5G Work?
To build 5G networks, carriers will need to install numerous small cell sites to walls, light poles, and towers, in close proximity to each other.
How Do You Use 5G?
In order to use 5G, you will need to have a device that is 5G enabled. Motorola, Samsung, LG, Huawei, OnePlus and a number of other smartphone manufacturers have started to release phones that support 5G networks. Some companies are also trying to get personal 5G networks installed so they don’t have to wait until the network is rolled-out nationwide.
Are There Drawbacks to Using 5G?
One of the concerns around 5G is security. However, with time, these concerns are likely to be addressed and ironed out.
The benefits and uses of 5G are not just for consumers, but also for infrastructure, defense, and businesses. Given this, companies are racing to build the largest and fastest 5G networks. Countries across the world are also in competition as to who will be the first nation to deploy a fully-functional large-scale 5G network.