Does 5G need a cable?

5G broadband is a mobile broadband connection that supplies ultrafast broadband speeds without the need for a landline. Instead of relying on fibre-optic or copper cables to connect your home to the internet, it uses a 5G mobile signal just like the latest smartphones do .

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Who makes 5G fiber cables?

Corning Inc. is a major key player in developing 5G networks offering fiber optic technology to network operators. Despite the fiber optic industry being struck hard by COVID-19, Corning Inc remains positive with unhampered operations as the company expects 5-8% sales growth in the 4th quarter of 2020.

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Is 5G faster than optical?

While Fiber optic cable is substantially faster than 5G for the time being , the technology of 5G is only in its infancy and will improve as it gets implemented. 5G has a potential speed of 20 Gbps, while fiber optics boasts upwards of 100 Gbps or more.

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