McKinsey December 19, 2022

5G is the fifth generation of wireless technology. Its increased speed, lower latency, and improved reliability stand to revolutionize a wide variety of industries.

Fifth time’s the charm: 5G—or fifth-generation wireless technology—is powering the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Sure, 5G is faster than 4G. But 5G is more than just (a lot) faster: the connectivity made possible with 5G is significantly more secure and more stable than its predecessors. Plus, 5G enables data to travel from one place to another with a significantly shorter delay between data submission and arrival—this delay is known as latency.

Here are a few big numbers from the International Telecommunications Union. 5G networks aim...

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