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What is 5G5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on
smartphones and other devices than ever before.Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest research, 5G should offer
connections that are multitudes faster than current connections, with average download speeds of around 1GBps expected to soon be the
norm.The networks will help power a huge rise in Internet of Things technology, providing the infrastructure needed to carry huge amounts of
data, allowing for a smarter and more connected world.With development well underway, 5G networks are expected to launch across the world by
2020, working alongside existing 3G and 4G technology to provide speedier connections that stay online no matter where you are.When will 5G
launch- 5G technology is expected to officially launch across the world by 2020- The US, China and South Korea are expected to be some of
the first nations to install full 5G networks, with others including the UK not far behind- Many companies are busy making sure their
networks and devices are '5G ready' in time for 2020, meaning some networks may launch before then5G - the latest news09/04 - NETWORKS -
Europe set be left behind in 5G race - US and Asia will lead the way in 5G development, claims report05/04 - NETWORKS - Mobile networks fork
out £1.4bn for 5G spectrum - Ofcom publishes the results of its 5G spectrum auction, revealing that the UK's biggest mobile network
operators spent almost £1.4 billion28/03 - NETWORKS - 'World's first' 5G public trial switched on in Australia - Australian telco Telstra
flips the switch on the world's first public trial of 5G at the Gold Coast28/03 - NETWORKS - 5G RuralFirst looks at smart farming, spectrum
sharing and broadcasting - Government funded project will use Cisco tech to help transform rural lives28/03 - POLICY - UK5G group makes bid
for global 5G leadership - Government and industry backed UK5G looks to establish UK 5G community27/03 - NETWORKS - GSMA: 5G will be
dominant mobile tech in USA by 2025 - Mobile industry body report shows US will be a 5G leader27/03 - NETWORKS - Telefonica tests tech that
could boost 5G broadband - Telefonica spectral efficiency trials hope to pave the way for better fixed wireless access (FWA) 23/03 -
NETWORKS - 5G networks are now just a year away - Korea Telecom plans commercial 5G launch next March20/03 - NETWORKS - UK 5G spectrum
auction gets underway - Five bidders will battle it out for more of the UK's airwaves19/03 - NETWORKS - UK university makes major 5G
breakthrough - University of Kent-based iCIRRUS consortium says Ethernet equipment can help deliver 5G networks16/03 - NETWORKS - O2
kickstarts the UK's 5G charm offensive to consumers - 5G hypetrain moves from industry into the mainstream15/03 - NETWORKS - Digital
minister pledges to eliminate barriers to 5G deployment - Margot James says she wants to work with mobile operators and local government on
5G14/03 - NETWORKS - O2: 5G will save local councils and households £6bn a year - Report details how smart technologies powered by 5G can
improve society12/03 - NETWORKS - Ofcom 5G spectrum auction will start next week - Ofcom confirms that bidding for 5G frequencies will begin
on 20 March12/03 - NETWORKS - Government reveals £25m prize fund for UK 5G - £25m competition will see 5G testbeds located across the
UK11/03 - DEVICES - 5G a key factor to seamless VR experience, says Lenovo EMEA President - Lenovo wants to create memorable experiences for
its customers, but is that enough09/03 - NETWORKS - Ofcom plans new rural coverage obligations for 700MHz spectrum - Ofcom says 700MHz is an
important opportunity to improve rural coverage as it plans for 5G future05/03 - NETWORKS - EU Parliament and US Congress take steps to
accelerate 5G legislation - EU chambers reach provisional agreement while US Congress to vote on spectrum auction05/03 - DEVICES - HTC CEO:
5G will turn any VR device into the most powerful in the world - Cher Wang says the smartphone still has a role to play in VR03/03 -
NETWORKS - Qualcomm hopes 5G vision will stand out from the hype - Qualcomm's influence in the industry is significant, so its 5G roadmap is
worth listening too02/03 - NETWORKS - BT CEO: EE convergence even more important ahead of 5G - Gavin Patterson says BT never really left
mobile and is preparing for converged network era28/02 - NETWORKS - Intel and NTT DoCoMo prepare 5G plans for Tokyo 2020 Olympics - After
success at PyeongChang 2018, Intel is stepping up plans for next Olympics27/02 - NETWORKS - Satellite-supported UK 5G testbed will trial
mission critical apps - Juniper Networks and Satellite Applications Catapult say satellite cannot be ignored27/02 - MOBILE - Qualcomm looks
to make it easier to make 5G phones - Launch will help OEMs build 5G connectivity into more devices27/02 - NETWORKS - Ofcom confirms six
bidders for 5G spectrum - All four mobile operators have been approved, with small cell operator and Hull fixed wireless firm joining27/02 -
NETWORKS - Ericsson tells operators: 5G is ready - Ericsson has agreements with 38 operators around the world as 5G moves from idea to
reality27/02 - PRODUCTS - Get ready for a 5G Internet of the Sky - Drones like the Ehang 184 will usher in a 5G-powered autonomous
airspace26/02 - NETWORKS - Telstra plans to ramp up 4G speeds in the lead up to its full 5G rollout - Major cities in Australia to get
increased bandwidth26/02 - NETWORKS - Cisco targets mobile operators with '5G Now' - Cisco wants to help operators prepare for the next era
of networks25/02 - MOBILE - Huawei reveals 5G-ready modem - Test beds for 5G networks will be launched this year, Huawei reveals23/02 -
NETWORKS - Why PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics are a 5G milestone - Athletes are making history at the Winter Olympics, but it's an
important event for 5G networks too22/02 - NETWORKS - O2 reveals UK 5G test bed - Operator will test 5G applications at iconic London venue
later this year19/02 - NETWORKS - Vodafone and Huawei successfully test IP Microwave backhaul for 5G - Vodafone and Huawei achieve 2Gbps on
IP microwave link, claiming it shows the tech is viable for 5G16/02 - NETWORKS - Why startups and research can make the UK a 5G leader -
Does the UK really need to be first to the mark or be an industry powerhouse to be a 5G leader16/02 - OPINION - No time to waste now 5G
legal challenges are over - For an industry keen to avoid a repeat of the 3G and 4G auctions, Three's failed appeal removes a barrier to
5G14/02 - MOBILE - Fiber-like internet and a glimpse of our 5G future are coming to smartphones in 2019 - Qualcomm's new mobile modem
offering speeds of up to 2Gbps14/02 - NETWORKS - 5G spectrum auction to go ahead after Three's legal challenge fails - Three's bid to
decrease an overall spectrum cap falls on deaf ears and prevents further delay12/02 - NETWORKS - China Mobile plans 5G launch in 2019 -
China Mobile joins a select few number of operators planning to beat original 2020 target08/02 - MOBILE - The first 5G smartphones are
coming in 2019 - But you won't see 5G service everywhere by next year07/02 - MOBILE - 5G set to push mobile data use sky-high - Giffgaff
research estimates customers will use nearly 100GB of mobile data a month by 202505/-2 - NETWORKS - Telstra joins Optus on 5G bandwagon,
also aiming for 2019 rollout - Australian carrier Telstra will trial new tech during Commonwealth Games05/01 - NETWORKS - ATT set to run 5G
trials - Company to adopt new 3GPP guidelines as it continues push for next-generation networks04/01 - NETWORKS - Samsung teams up with
Verizon on 5G - New service to be launched in Sacramento later this year02/02 - NETWORKS - Optus 5G network rollout set to begin in early
2019 - Australian telco Optus announces its plans for 5G rolloutBack to topWhat will 5G networks mean for meFaster download and upload
speedsSmoother streaming of online content Higher-quality voice and video calls More reliable mobile connectionsGreater number of
connected IoT devices An expansion of advanced technologies - including self-driving cars and smart citiesHow fast will 5G beIt’s still
not exactly known how much faster 5G will be than 4G, as much of the technology is still under development.That being said, the networks
should provide a significant upgrade to current download and upload speeds - with the GSMA proposing minimum download speeds of around
1GBps.Most estimates expect the average speed of 5G networks to reach 10Gb/s, and some even think transfer rates could reach a whopping
800Gb/s.This would mean that users could download a full-length HD quality film in a matter of seconds, and that downloading and installing
software upgrades would be completed much faster than today.Will I be able to get 5G networks on my phoneExisting smartphones, tablet or
other devices that were released when 4G networks were the standard may not be able to connect to 5G to begin with, or may incur extra costs
to do so. However following the 2020 deadline for the initial rollout, we should soon see devices coming with 5G connection as
default.Don't worry though - although 5G should represent a major step up from current 4G and 3G networks, the new technology won’t
immediately replace its predecessor - at least, not to begin with.Instead, 5G should link in with existing networks to ensure users never
lose connection, with the older networks acting as back-up in areas not covered by the new 5G coverage.So-called “4.5G” networks (also
known as LTE-A) are set to fill the gap for the time being, offering connections that are faster than current 4G networks, although only
certain countries such as South Korea can benefit from them right now.Once launched however, implementing 5G may be a slower process
Much like the gradual takeover of 4G networks from the previous generation, existing network infrastructure may need to be upgraded or even
replaced in order to deal with the new technology, and homes and businesses may also need to get new services installed.It’s not yet known
how 5G networks will take over from existing networks, but again, much like the rollout of 4G, you may not be able to immediately connect to
the new networks without upgrading your technology.What will a 5G network needThe GSMA has outlined eight criteria for 5G networks, with a
connection needing meet a majority of these in order to qualify as 5G:1-10Gbps connections to end points in the field (i.e
not theoretical maximum)1 millisecond end-to-end round trip delay (latency) 1000x bandwidth per unit area10-100x number of connected
devices (Perception of) 99.999 per cent availability (Perception of) 100 per cent coverage90 per cent reduction in network energy
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