{"id":1429,"date":"2019-04-12T05:10:32","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T05:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/help_desk\/?p=27"},"modified":"2019-04-12T05:10:32","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T05:10:32","slug":"internet-providers-have-started-the-5g-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.semtechit.com\/internet-providers-have-started-the-5g-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet Providers Have Started the 5G Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"\"5G will be here eventually, but it\u2019s just a matter of \u201cwhen\u201d it will arrive. It feels like we\u2019ve been saying that 5G will arrive soon, but the fact remains that it\u2019s not here\u2026 at this moment, anyway. Still, the ambiguity surrounding 5G, or the \u201cFifth Generation\u201d of wireless networking, can get a bit confusing. We\u2019ll help you clear up any confusion you might have about 5G so you can step into the future knowing what this technology might hold.<\/p>\n

5G itself is largely being used as a selling point or marketing strategy early this year. However, as the year progresses, keep an eye out for the first actual 5G networks, as well as the devices that run on them. It\u2019s worth remembering, however, that 5G is still an emerging technology, so while we might see the first of these new networks, the bulk will be the same networks that you have come to know over the past decade.<\/p>\n

Fourth Generation<\/strong>
\n4G first hit in December 2009, but it took the United States until June of 2010 for the first 4G LTE network to become accessible. 3G networks were processing somewhere between 200Kbps to 5Mbps\/second but compared to 4G\u2019s 100Mbps-to-1Gbps speeds, the former was child\u2019s play. Cloud computing and media streaming became commonplace, and a massive market for mobile applications and devices that utilized them was pushed to the forefront of mobile computing.<\/p>\n

Fifth Generation<\/strong>
\nJust like with 4G, 5G will provide a dramatic increase in bandwidth speed, while also reducing latency and providing an entire new layer of application support. It will bring wireless Internet speeds to astounding levels–up to 100Gbps, nearly 1,000 times faster than current 4G speeds. Streaming will work almost seamlessly, and application developers will have more capabilities to work with, pushing innovation forward. A solid 5G connection could enable users to download a full movie in a couple of seconds!<\/p>\n

This will provide more network stability for more resource-intensive tasks, all while maintaining more reliable speeds to take advantage of advanced digital tools. The most immediate issue for 5G is that it might take a while to reach your area, depending on where your office is located. For example, Minnesota and Chicago will be receiving 5G through Verizon soon, but it might take longer for other locations. As far as devices go, here is a list of some that will be compatible:<\/p>\n