In mobile telephony, 5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile communication technology and the successor to the 4G technology that is currently widely used.
It should not be confused with the 5GHz nomenclature of Wi-Fi routers that is sometimes referred to as 5G, in Wi-Fi it refers to operating in the 5 gigahertz radio wave band as opposed to the 2.4GHz band that usually appears as 2G.
5G technology enables faster download speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second (Gbit / s) thanks to the use of higher bandwidth.
This technology allows it not only to be used in mobile phones but also in a greater number of electronic devices due to lower energy consumption that translates into greater autonomy.
In order to enjoy 5G technology, it is necessary to have a specific modem, so devices with 4G technology will not be able to take advantage of the benefits provided by 5G technology.
5G technology uses three frequency ranges:
- Low band that uses the same frequency range as 4G technology, that is 600-850 MHz.
- Mid band that uses the range between 2.5 and 3.7 GHz.
- High band that uses the range between 25 and 39 GHz.