What Is 5G?
SearchNetworking, Tuesday, January 23rd, 2024
Fifth-generation wireless (5G) is the latest iteration of cellular technology. 5G was engineered to greatly increase the speed and bandwidth of wireless networks while also reducing latency when compared to previous wireless standards.
5G is ideal for telecommunications, internet of things (IoT) and for private networks using private 5G. Cellular companies began deploying 5G networks in 2019 as the successor to fourth-generation wireless (4G).
With 5G, data transmitted over wireless broadband connections can travel at multigigabit speeds, with potential ideal peak download speeds as high as 20 gigabits per second (Gbps). These speeds exceed wireline network speeds and can offer latency of below 5 milliseconds (ms) or lower, which is useful for applications that require real-time feedback. 5G enables a sharp increase in the amount of data transmitted over wireless systems due to more available bandwidth and advanced antenna technology.
Overall, 5G is expected to generate a variety of new applications, uses and business cases as the technology is rolled out.