What do we know about 5G technology and how is it different from 4G? Two of the main improvements of 5G are faster speeds and lower latency.

The speed of 5G can reach 10 gigabits per second, which makes 5G up to 100 times faster than 4G. With 5G networks arriving, we will most likely stop complaining about slow connections and poor quality Internet and phone calls. For example, while downloading a high-definition movie over a 4G network  would take about 50 minutes. On 5G, it would take just nine.

Another advantage of  5G networks are their lower latency rate. Latency refers to the delay between sending and receiving information. Typical latency rate for 4G is 200 milliseconds, slightly faster than the 250 milliseconds it takes for humans to recognize and react to visual clues. The 5G latency rate is much lower at just 1 millisecond.

5G is more efficient than 4G because it uses network slicing. The network is split to customize speed, capacity, coverage, encryption, and security by reassigning resources from one ‘slice’ of the network to another ‘slice’ that needs it.

Some of the advantages we can expects from 5G networks will help develop new services and technological advances, like remote surgical operations, connected cars, VR gaming, and translation software.