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What is 5G?

This term is commonly used to describe fifth generation of wireless technology standards. It has the potential to provide peak download and upload speeds comparable to fiber connectivity, together with near real-time responsiveness, while connecting greater numbers of devices simultaneously. In addition to keeping up with mobile video consumption, 5G has been marketed to support new technologies such as autonomous vehicles, mobile gaming, telehealth and other uses that are yet unknown. 5G will be the wireless platform for launching new applications, much like 4G was critical for the development of today’s “app-economy.” 5G specifications are still under development by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), an international standards organization that develops protocols for mobile telecommunications, and will be released over the next decade for implementation into consumer devices. Early commercial 5G deployments have occurred in San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Chicago, Minneapolis and New York, among many others.