Speed
5G predicts speeds of up to 10Gbps. This is a 100x increase over what 4G currently provides. When 5G is launched, customers will be able to transfer high-resolution movies in about seconds instead of the seven minutes usually required by 4G. Imagine being able to download several movies on your device after boarding a plane and before being asked to put your phone on airplane mode. Soon most carriers will consider 5G to be a great alternative to broadband connections.
Low Latency
Latency is the time a signal takes to go from the source to its receiver and back to its source. Each new generation of wireless technology tries to reduce latency. 5G networks are expected to have a latency of fewer than five milliseconds. This will make it possible to control devices in almost real-time remotely. Many applications will then involve machine to machine communication that’s not limited by how quickly humans can respond. Agriculture, manufacturing, and logistics will benefit greatly from low latency. But gamers are really looking forward to the 5G rollout. High-speed connections with minimal lag sound perfect for VR and AR applications, which are likely to become more popular than ever. 5G connectivity improvements will help create a seamless and very immersive experience for gamers.
Enhanced Capacity
It is expected that 5G will deliver up to 1000x more capacity than 4G and redefine how wireless networks are used. It will allow hundreds or thousands of devices to communicate seamlessly, thereby automating supply chain processes, and creating new applications for cities, factories, farms, schools, and homes. It will also accelerate the development of smart homes and cities. Imagine thousands of sensors on hundreds of machines helping automate the supply chain process, ensuring just-in-time deliveries, and using predictive maintenance to minimize work stoppages.
More Bandwidth
4G suffers from bandwidth throttling when congestion increases. 5G is expected to eliminate this issue. 5G networks will allow for larger amounts of data to be transmitted than what is currently possible with 4G. It will allow sports fans to live stream from any seat in any arena. It will allow businesses to receive far more information from customers, suppliers, and teams and allow them to crunch all that data and turn it into actionable knowledge.