A: 5G is designed to do a variety of things that can transform our lives, including giving us faster download speeds, low latency, and more capacity and connectivity for billions of devices —especially in the areas of virtual reality (VR), the IoT, and artificial intelligence (AI).
Read moreWhich standards define 5G requirements?
The industry consortium setting standards for 5G is the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) . It defines any system using 5G NR (5G New Radio) software as “5G”, a definition that came into general use by late 2018.
Read moreWhat frequency is 5G in USA?
The FCC concluded its first 5G spectrum auctions in the 28 GHz band; the 24 GHz band; and the upper 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz bands . With these auctions, the FCC is releasing almost 5 gigahertz of 5G spectrum into the market—more than all other flexible use bands combined.
Read moreHas the FCC approved 5G?
5G development in the CBRS band has hit a new milestone, with the news that Airspan Networks’ Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) 5G Standalone small cell radio has been approved by the Federal Communications Commission for use in U.S. networks .
Read moreWhy did the FCC allow 5G?
To be clear, the FCC did test 5G in the C-band for potential interference with aircraft operations and found no issues of concern. This should not be surprising, as C-band spectrum has been used around the world, with no reported aviation incidents.
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