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5G and 4G Explained in a Few Words

 The present Generations of Wireless Communication Technology



5G is short for fifth generation wireless technology. It is the newest standard for cellular networks that promises to deliver much faster speeds and more reliable connections than previous generations of cellular technology.

4G, on the other hand, is short for fourth generation wireless technology. It is the most widely used standard for cellular networks. It offers speeds that are significantly faster than 3G, but not as fast as 5G.


The main difference between 5G and 4G is that 5G offers significantly faster speeds and more reliable connections than 4G. 5G also has lower latency, which means that it can provide a more responsive experience for users.

While 5G will use many of the same frequency bands as 4G LTE, it will also make use of higher frequency bands, which will require new hardware and infrastructure. The adoption of the 5G technology would ultimately lead to a reduced saturation of the 4G network.

Will the average user notice the difference between 5G and 4G

Short answer:

Not really. It might take a while before it is widely available as telecommunication providers are still struggling to make 4G accessible to the vast majority of their subscribers.

Longer answer:

The average user might never notice the difference in latency (responsiveness) between both generations. 4G is already sufficient for most categories of data user and is capable for video streaming users. However, 5G allows users to achieve faster download speed. It will also enable a new class of applications that require very high bandwidth and low latency, such as virtual reality and augmented reality.



There are lots of devices currently out that support 5G networks, phones such as iPhone 12, Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Huawei Nova 8 SE High Edition, Xiaomi 12 Pro 5G etc. In addition, telecommunication companies like MTN Nigeria has started their roll out of 5G mobile network and devices. Other providers like Airtel Nigeria and Globacom Nigeria do not seem to support 5G at least for now.

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