5G is the new generation of wireless technology . It follows previous generations of mobile technology such as 3G, which led to the launch of smartphones, and 4G, which enabled faster browsing, allowing us to do things like watching videos on the move. All four major UK mobile networks have launched 5G services.
Read moreWhat is 5G and do I need it?
5G allows you to stream, download, and browse at much faster speeds than 4G . It’s so fast, it’s beginning to even replace broadband. With 5G, you can enjoy the same data speed whether you’re at home or on the go.
Read moreWho owns the 5G network in the UK?
5G officially arrived in the UK at the end of May 2019, though only two networks – EE and Vodafone – initially offered 5G plans. But since then, all four major networks now offer 5G in selected areas, although coverage is not widespread just yet.
Read moreWho is building the 5G infrastructure?
Some analysts view Qualcomm as a top pick in 2022. Apple, Samsung and Chinese Android-based smartphone makers are big customers of 5G-chip makers. Those chipmakers also include Skyworks Solutions (SWKS) and Qorvo. One issue for Qualcomm is that Apple and Samsung are building more homegrown 5G devices.
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