To increase the capacity of the mobile networks and support very high data rates, 5G will extend the range of frequencies used for mobile communication . This includes new spectrum below 6 GHz, as well as spectrum in higher frequency bands up to 100 GHz.
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The 5G standard uses millimeter waves, which are a lot shorter than the wavelengths 4G uses . The shorter wavelength means 5G can carry a lot of data much faster than 4G, but it also means a much shorter range. 4G wavelengths have a range of about 10 miles.
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