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5G is the latest advancement in mobile network technology, following the previous generations, including 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G and 4G. The development of 5G technology began in 2019, and is overseen by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), a collaboration of global standards organizations.

Cinematic representation of 5G technology. It features dynamic and futuristic elements, including a central 5G cell tower surrounded by multi-layer waves of orange and blue representing various frequency bands

5G networks utilize a specification known as 5G NR (New Radio) for transmitting data, which allows for the use of different frequency bands, including low, mid, and high-band spectrums. This versatility supports a wide range of applications and services, from enhanced mobile broadband to the Internet of Things (IoT), and enables the creation of virtual networks tailored to specific needs through network slicing.

One of the key benefits of 5G is its potential to significantly increase the speed of wireless networks, with theoretical peak speeds up to 20 Gbps. This is a substantial leap from the peak speeds of 4G, which are around 1 Gbps. Additionally, 5G aims to shorten the delay before a transfer of data begins following an instruction for its transfer, improving the performance of real-time applications such as videoconferencing and online gaming.

5G's architecture is not limited to new radio frequencies but also includes advancements in technology such as massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output), which allows for the simultaneous transfer of more data. The network is designed to be more flexible and efficient, supporting a converged, heterogeneous network that combines licensed and unlicensed wireless technologies. This flexibility facilitates a wide range of use cases, from consumer applications like streaming high-quality video to enterprise solutions and IoT environments.

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