5G Network And Everything You Need To Know

5G mobile networks, the next generation of internet networks, is all set to hit the market. While this network isn’t entirely going to replace the market right away, 5G is becoming famous for its speed, deliverability, increased capacity and lower latency. Before your smartphones become activated with this network, here is everything you need to know about this new spectrum:

What does 5G stand for?

Simply put, 5G stands for the fifth generation of wireless technology. While the first generation was launched in the year 1983, the multiple variants through the years have become faster and more user friendly. For the average user, the biggest change from 4G to 5G will be an improvement in the speed and in the kind of response you can expect from this network.

The performance

Smaller  cell ‘phones are one of the key features to be  expected as a result of the unveiling of the 5G network. Unlike its predecessor, this new spectrum  would provide an increase in data capacity. One of the major advantages of this could be an increase  of internet connections not just in the large cities, but in the smaller ones as well. With the addition of smaller cells, users  could expect an improved performance not just in terms of internet speed, but in terms of battery life, as less power would be required.

Everything the 5G can do

With  5G flying on the wings of speed, the primary thing users  could expect from this new network, is quick transfer of data. Apart from transferring photos, videos and files at lightning speed, this new network can also open up room for new technologies based on data. In fact, Verizon has already been working with companies which are likely to use 5G. So far, it has teamed up with companies which enables doctors to perform surgeries remotely, let people make calls through holograms and augmented reality enabled for movies!

The launch of 5G

While 5G has been made available by companies like Qatar’s Ooredoo and Verizon, the official version isn’t expected to roll out until the 1st of June. AT&T, which placed its first 5G call in September 2018, plans  to launch the service across 12 cities by the end of the year.

Although 5G is not going to be available as an upgrade, it will be made available for new phones. Stay tuned for more updates about the 5G network!