Will 5G Make a Difference?

5G will vastly improve internet speeds on your phone, but it can also be used for home internet, providing a high-speed alternative to prominent fixed connections like fiber and cable internet. Some providers are now using 5G and 4G networks to set up fixed-wireless internet connections.

Does 5G make a difference yet?

5G adds more capacity, more ”space” to use, which means that there's more room for everyone and that their devices get higher data speeds. This is important because data traffic grows at about 60% per year as people stream more video and use more connected services.

What is the downside to 5G?

One disadvantage of 5G technology is that worldwide implementation of 5G will require many new cellular towers to be built, which could take a long time and require the purchase of new land leases. This will lead to deforestation and the cluttering of rural areas with new towers.