5G is shorthand for fifth generation, and it promises cellphone speeds as much as 100 times faster than the norm today, 4G LTE . Gigabit internet (so named because data are transmitted at up to 1 gigabit or 1,000 megabits per second) also promises that kind of speed — about double that of the fastest cable internet.
Read moreWhich 4G network is best?
Jio continues to lead in both 4G access and 4G coverage Vi and Airtel each topped two metrics, while Jio won the rest. Vi’s 4G networks provided the fastest upload and download speeds, with Airtel and Jio coming a close second and third. Vi users reported download and upload speeds of 12.8 Mbps and 4.3 Mbps.
Read moreWhich is the No 1 network in India?
Mobile operators OperatorSubscribers (millions)1Jio415.722Airtel355.773Vi265.514BSNL117.62List of telecom companies in India – Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_telecom_companies_in_India
Read moreIs 5G faster than LTE?
Extended Range 5G These frequencies deliver speeds faster than 4G LTE —over hundreds of square miles—and can pass through buildings to provide better coverage both indoors and out.
Read more