Will 5G be wireless?

A: 5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks . 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices.

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Why is 5G line-of-sight?

That means 5G may not project over long distances. Smaller frequencies also don’t penetrate obstacles very well, so everything from concrete walls to tree leaves may disrupt signals . That makes it a line-of-sight technology – your wireless modem or phone will need to be close to a base station for best transfer speeds.

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