17 Oct Mobile Networking Beyond 4G
The Future of Mobile Networking
4G vs 5G
When cellphones really began to hit the consumer market, 3G was the standard data option. The “G” is short for “generation,” and 3G, therefore, was the third generation of mobile networking wireless technology. This technology allowed users to browse the internet (albeit slowly and rudimentarily), send text messages, and make phone calls. When 4G arrived, it brought with it a number of enhancements to usability, including faster service and the ability to view, download, and send larger files than ever before over the mobile network.
5G is the fifth generation of wireless mobile technology. It has yet to fully “deploy” and won’t start to hit consumers until around 2019 at the earliest, however that doesn’t mean that we don’t know what the technology will offer. We already understand that 5G will offer speeds about 66% faster than 4G. It will also provide upgrades to the augmented reality experience, increase mobile download speeds, and shorten the lag time.
Beyond Smartphones
When we think of mobile technology, our minds tend to veer over to smartphones. Keep in mind that mobile technology also includes things like smart home technology and even self-driving car technology. And when something as potentially dangerous as moving vehicles is involved, the technology powering them needs to be precise and fast – and that’s exactly what you can expect from 5G. The deployment of 5G into the consumer market will increase the potential for more and more devices to be better connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) and create a more unified experience for users across their various devices.
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