Everything You Need to Know About 5G

What is 5G

5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices.

Who invented 5G

No one company or person owns 5G, but there are several companies within the mobile ecosystem that are contributing to bringing 5G to life.

Previous Generations of Mobile Networks

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How is 5G better than 4G

• 5G is significantly faster than 4G • 5G has more capacity than 4G • 5G has significantly lower latency than 4G • 5G is a unified platform that is more capable than 4G • 5G uses spectrum better than 4G

How fast is 5G

5G can be significantly faster than 4G, delivering up to 20 Gigabits-per-second (Gbps) peak data rates and 100+ Megabits-per-second (Mbps) average data rates.

Where is 5G being used

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Is 5G available now

Yes, and recently on 1 October 2022 Indian PM Narendra Modi officially launched the commercial 5G services in India at the inauguration of the 6th edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) held in New Delhi . In some countries it is already available to the public users.

Do I need a new phone if I want 5G

Yes, you will need to get a new smartphone that supports 5G if you want to be able to use the network. There are several new mobile phones available that are designed to support 5G, and multiple carriers across the world support the 5G wireless network.

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