Is OFDM used in 5G?

The 5G New Radio (NR) standard uses OFDM on both the uplink and downlink . The NR specification is designed with a high degree of flexibility to cover a diverse set of applications.

5G stands for fifth-generation cellular wireless technologies , and it is the next generation of mobile tech. Downloading large files to your phone can take a long time. 5G will provide increased data speeds compared to 4G, allowing you to download games, movies, TV shows and more, faster than before.

5G is expected to support up to 1 million connected devices per . 38 square miles , compared to around 2,000 connected devices per .