We have been hearing about 5G for quite some time! But what is it actually and why it brings in a digital revolution?

What is 5G?

As the name suggests, 5G is the fifth generation of a mobile network. It is a wireless technology with the idea of combining machines, devices, and other objects virtually.

**There are several companies that are working to bring 5G to life. Among all, Qualcomm holds the top position for inventing many foundational technologies that will develop the new wireless standard.

5G will be used to give a better VR and AR experience with faster and uniform data rates. There will be a possibility of controlling infrastructure and medical operations with the help of 5G.

How fast will 5G be?**

**5G is considered 10 -100 times faster than the 4G network we were using. It is expected to deliver the highest data rates up to 20Gbps. The reason behind 5G is faster than ever is the use of short frequencies. For the 5th generation, millimeter waves in the range of 30GHz to 300GHz are being used.

Telstra worked in collaboration with Qualcomm and Ericsson to achieve a maximum download speed of 5Gbps on a commercial network for a single user. A smartphone form factor test device was used for the testing. It was powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 5G modem-RF system. The mmWave antenna modules used were 3rd generation Qualcomm QTM535.

Why switch to 5G from 4G?**

The 5G or the 5th generation technology is going to be the revolution in the mobile network. Apart from the usual mobile networks, it is going to involve IoT and provide an experience beyond previous mobile experiences.

1. 5G is expected to give real-time interactions while using cloud services. This is possible because of the low-latency. Self-driving vehicles are a reality because of this feature.

2. 5G will be able to connect at least 100 more devices as compared to 4G mobile networks in the given area.

3. 5G is designed to work virtually at a faster rate, which wasn’t possible with the 4G networks.

4. 5G has a faster download link than the 4G network.

5. With the insanely high speed. People will now don’t have to wait hours to download a 1-hour long video, it will be done in like 50 seconds or even less. How amazing is that!

What are some hidden secrets of 5G?

There are certain challenges that can block the growth of 5G networks. But the officials are trying to cover them. The first and most important one is the requirement of a bulky structure.

To use 5G networks, we will need to install small cell units at a distance of a few hundred feet. As you know 5G will work on short-range signals, so these small units can’t be neglected.

According to Professor John William Frank, the radiofrequency electromagnetic field generated because of the 5G setup will cause a harmful impact on the health of people living in nearby areas.

Another problem is that 5G will need up to 1000 times more energy than what we are using now. This can cause a sudden increase in the demand for energy which isn’t easy to manage.

The energy consumption is expected to increase by 150-170% times by the year 2026, i.e., 5 years down the line. It totally depends on us if we want a higher data speed for such a higher price!

**I hope today’s episode has given you a broad view of the 5th generation mobile technology. We need to wait to see how much of what is expected is converted to reality.

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