5G Technology – Q and A
Want to Learn About 5G? Here are the Top Questions and Answers about Fifth Generation technology:
What is 5G? What does it stand for and why is it important now?
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.
5G wireless technology is meant to deliver higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users. Higher performance and improved efficiency empower new user experiences and connects new industries.
What companies are the top producers of 5G equipment?
- Samsung Electronics (South Korea)
- Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. (China)
- ZTE Corporation (China)
- Nokia Networks (Finland)
- NEC Corporation (Japan)
( Click here to see full list of 5G manufacturers )
What companies are the top manufacturers of 5G electronic components?
Marvell Technology (MRVL), Broadcom (AVGO), Intel (INTC), Texas Instruments (TXN) and Analog Devices.
Where is this technology being used?
Smart Phones
Autonomous Vehicles
5G IoT in Smart City Infrastructure and Traffic Management
5G IoT Applications in Industrial Automation
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR)
5G IoT Applications for Drones
How fast can it get? How does it's speed compare to 4G?
Tech companies are promising a lot from 5G. While 4G tops out at a theoretical 100 megabits per second (Mbps), 5G tops out at 10 gigabits per second (Gbps). That means 5G is a hundred times faster than the current 4G technology—at its theoretical maximum speed, anyway.
How are businesses leveraging the power of 5G?
Proximity-targeted marketing
Wi-fi in crowded spaces
Consumer and medical wearable IoT devices
Autonomous car communication
Developing the professionals of tomorrow
What kinds of products use it?
Phones
Laptops
Smart Cars
Augmented and Virtual Reality
Smart Cities