5G Revolution: Unlocking the Digital Age

Visual Capitalist June 8, 2020
Iman Ghosh

Imagine if you were to jump straight from using a typewriter one day, to typing on a laptop the next. The speed and ease at which it would improve your tasks is undeniable.

With 5G, we’re on the cusp of a similar transition in the global communications system. Total connectivity could soon be at our fingertips.

Today’s infographic breaks down the potential that 5G promises, and the immense opportunities stemming from its implications for smart tech and the Internet of Things (IoT).

A Timeline of Wireless Generations

The world’s appetite for wireless speed has been insatiable. We’ve powered through five generations of wireless connectivity in just 40 years.

• • 1982-1990s: Analog 1G
    1G only supported voice calls, and little...

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