- 5G will be super fast and create possibilities for wireless VR experiences, driverless cars, and medical advances.
- But the millimeter waves that 5G uses has a short range, which means network providers will need to develop a whole new, costly infrastructure.
- 5G is currently available in very limited areas with very few devices on the market that are compatible.
- Watch the video above to get more information about the hurdles 5G needs to overcome.
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Following is a transcript of the video.
Michelle Yan: 5G is coming. Well, technically it's here. Kinda? Maybe? Slowly? This fifth-generation cellular network is 10 times faster than 4G LTE. That means instead of waiting five minutes to download a movie on Netflix in 4G, it will take just 30 seconds on 5G. So it could even replace your home's current high-speed internet service.
The new standard means devices can communicate with each other with no lag. You know how when you write with a pen, you see it as it happens? That's zero latency. That's pretty much what 5G can do: no waiting. That opens up the possibility for things like wireless VR experiences and more reliable driverless cars thanks to the ability to analyze and process data at faster speeds. It's an exciting time for faster, more connected devices. But there are some obstacles 5G needs to overcome before we can really reap all of its amazing benefits.
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