5G needs spectrum within three key frequency ranges to deliver widespread coverage and support all use cases. The three ranges are: Sub-1 GHz, 1-6 GHz and above 6 GHz . – Above 6 GHz is needed to meet the ultra-high broadband speeds envisioned for 5G.
Read moreDoes 5G require new hardware?
Existing handsets cannot be upgraded to 5G with a simple software download, the hardware required for a 5G phone is different from that used by current 4G phones. Users will be required to purchase a new 5G-enabled device outright or to take out a new contract that includes a 5G cellphone handset .
Read moreDoes 5G need more towers than 4G?
5G, which stands for “fifth generation,” promises to raise Internet speeds by as much as a hundredfold over fourth-generation technology. 5G needs many more cellular antennas, called “small cells,” than 4G . That’s because it uses higher-frequency radio waves, which carry much more data but have shorter ranges.
Read moreAre cell towers going to become obsolete?
We predict that by 2035 approximately 80% to 90% of urban rooftop cell sites will become obsolete .
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