Does mmWave work indoors?

One of the main drawbacks of millimeter wave-based 5G is that wireless high-band technology does not work well indoors . This is because millimeter wave, or MM wave, signals struggle to penetrate building walls and certain types of glass, thus hobbling indoor 5G performance.

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What is millimeter-wave used for?

Millimeter waves are used for military fire-control radar, airport security scanners, short range wireless networks, and scientific research . In a major new application of millimeter waves, certain frequency ranges near the bottom of the band are being used in the newest generation of cell phone networks, 5G networks.

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Is millimeter wave better?

High-frequency millimeter waves will greatly increase wireless capacity and speeds for future 5G networks . Today’s mobile users want faster data speeds and more reliable service. The next generation of wireless networks—5G—promises to deliver that, and much more.

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