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8 things you may not know about 5G

  • 5G, or fifth-generation mobile telecommunications technology, enables data to be transferred at a speed that's 20 times faster than existing standards. The Huawei 5G fight is at the centre of the US-China tech war. A Huawei ban was implemented in the US in May 2019.

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8 things you may not know about 5G

From potential health risks to key use cases, here are the top things you may not know about 5G.

1. What is 5G?

5G is the next generation of wireless networks that will enable new business models and better consumer experiences. Learn more
5G represents the first wireless technology designed primarily to support mobility services for machines. For telecoms network operators, 5G would extend the potential number of connected devices to many times the number of their subscribers. Photo: Shutterstock
5G represents the first wireless technology designed primarily to support mobility services for machines. For telecoms network operators, 5G would extend the potential number of connected devices to many times the number of their subscribers. Photo: Shutterstock

2. Why is indoor coverage so imporant?

5G can't go through walls. Indoor networks are needed to drive adoption. Learn more
Mobile network operators are counting on 5G to enable a wide range of indoor applications for both consumers and industries. Illustration: Brian Wang
Mobile network operators are counting on 5G to enable a wide range of indoor applications for both consumers and industries. Illustration: Brian Wang

3. Does 5G pose a health risk?

No, says the World Health Organization. Learn more
Protesters march against 5G technology in The Hague, Netherlands. They are worried about possible side effects from prolonged exposure to high frequency radio waves. Photo: Michel Porro/Getty Images
Protesters march against 5G technology in The Hague, Netherlands. They are worried about possible side effects from prolonged exposure to high frequency radio waves. Photo: Michel Porro/Getty Images
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