Evolution of mobile generation technology

The cellular communications networks are known by their numeric generation : 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G. We are currently fully deployed in 4G with 5G gaining ground. See also wireless LAN, wireless glossary and Wi-Fi vs. cellular.

First, the basics: The “G” stands for generation , meaning 5G is the most current generation of cell phone network coverage and speeds. 3G technology created the first networks fast enough to make smartphones practical.

5G . 5G was the next major phase of mobile telecommunications standards beyond the current 4G/IMT-Advanced standards. NGMN Alliance or Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance define 5G network requirements as: Data rates of several tens of megabits per second (Mbit/s) should be supported for tens of thousands of users.