The term 5G is the fifth-generation cellular network. It is capable of enabling download and upload speeds 10-100 times faster than what is possible on a 4G network. The time taken for wireless devices to communicate with wireless networks, known as latency, is also significantly reduced. Additionally, 5G has been designed to facilitate the exponential growth of the Internet of Things (IoT).
This includes, for example, security systems, autonomous vehicles and ‘smart home’ devices like Amazon’s Alexa.
A distinguishing feature of 5G is network slicing. This allows segmentation of the network for industry (such as emergency services), business or specific use. Another feature is network function virtualisation. On 4G networks, these functions run on hardware located at a business premises. On a 5G network, these functions can operate through software on a virtual machine....MORE
