5G wireless has been thrust into the public spotlight over the
last year. Between the technology's lofty economic potential
and the security concerns that it raises, you are bound to have
heard something about it in the news.
Despite all this coverage, and 5G's power to reshape the
world around us and how we communicate, public literacy about 5G
and why it matters remains remarkably low.
What is 5G and Why the Rush to it?
5G refers to the fifth-generation of mobile networks, which will
usher in faster, denser and more reliable wireless connections and
ultimately give rise to a world of limitless interconnectivity.
Stripped down to its essential elements, 5G is a set of standards
and technology that will enable these future networks.
