Is 5G faster than gigabit internet?

5G is shorthand for fifth generation, and it promises cellphone speeds as much as 100 times faster than the norm today, 4G LTE . Gigabit internet (so named because data are transmitted at up to 1 gigabit or 1,000 megabits per second) also promises that kind of speed — about double that of the fastest cable internet.

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Why is 5G crucial?

5G is not only important because it has the potential to support millions of devices at ultrafast speeds , but also because it has the potential to transform the lives of people around the world. … Access to 5G technology promises to improve mission-critical services that affect safety and security of services today.

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