What data does 5G use?

Like other cellular networks, 5G networks use a system of cell sites that divide their territory into sectors and send encoded data through radio waves . Each cell site must be connected to a network backbone, whether through a wired or wireless backhaul connection.

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How is 5G more secure?

For the first time, your connection is shielded from rogue devices that may capture phone calls by mimicking cell towers . Your ID with 5G is encrypted. Plus, a more robust encryption algorithm scrambles the traffic when your voice and data travels from your device to the cell tower.

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Why is 5G less secure than 4G?

“Unlike 4G, 5G doesn’t identify each user through their SIM card ,” says Wick. “Instead, it can assign unique identities to each device, whether they are connected to a SIM or not. 5G can also encrypt the identity and location of users when they connect to a base station, while 4G would leave this information exposed.”

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