5G broadband works in much the same way as 5G smartphones, in that it connects to the internet via a device with a 5G SIM card . However, rather than a mobile phone, the 5G SIM card is in a home router, which then sends out a Wi-Fi signal for all of your devices to connect to at once.
Read moreIs 5G broadband better than NBN?
5G promises to be much faster than the NBN , just as reliable and with ultra-low latency. What remains to be seen however is the cost of data on the 5G network and the issue of coverage across Australia. If current mobile data costs are anything to go by, the NBN may be going strong for a few more years yet.
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