What do 4G towers look like

5G, which stands for “fifth generation,” promises to raise Internet speeds by as much as a hundredfold over fourth-generation technology. 5G needs many more cellular antennas, called “small cells,” than 4G . That’s because it uses higher-frequency radio waves, which carry much more data but have shorter ranges.

Here’s telltale sign your community is about get 5G towers: You’ll see white PVC tubes, typically with an orange cap, popping out of the ground . These pipes contain fiber lines that then connect all the 5G towers, as they have to be connected with fiber line to reach their promised high speeds.