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What is 5G?

5G is the 5th generation mobile network. It is a new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G networks. 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, objects, and devices. It offers higher multi-Gbps peak data speeds, ultra-low latency, more reliability, massive network capacity, increased availability, and a more uniform user experience to more users. 5G is used for enhanced mobile broadband, mission-critical communications, and massive IoT.

What other technologies are related to 5G?

5G Competitor Technologies

4G is a previous generation of mobile communication technology that competes with 5G, though often coexisting.
mentioned alongside 5G in 78% (13.1k) of relevant job posts
LTE is a 4G standard and competes with 5G, although it also serves as a foundation for some 5G deployments.
mentioned alongside 5G in 40% (9.5k) of relevant job posts
3G is an older generation mobile technology that is largely being replaced by 4G and 5G.
mentioned alongside 5G in 61% (3.8k) of relevant job posts
2G is a legacy mobile technology being phased out in favor of newer technologies like 4G and 5G.
mentioned alongside 5G in 61% (2.2k) of relevant job posts
6G is the next generation of mobile technology under development, and will eventually compete with 5G.
mentioned alongside 5G in 70% (1.7k) of relevant job posts
4G LTE is a previous generation mobile technology that competes with 5G, although it serves as a base for some 5G deployments.
mentioned alongside 5G in 40% (944) of relevant job posts
GSM is a 2G technology that is a legacy technology and competes with 5G.
mentioned alongside 5G in 20% (1.7k) of relevant job posts
UMTS is a 3G technology that is largely being replaced by 4G and 5G.
mentioned alongside 5G in 27% (1.1k) of relevant job posts

5G Complementary Technologies

3GPP is the standards body that defines both 4G and 5G specifications, making it essential and complementary.
mentioned alongside 5G in 39% (2.6k) of relevant job posts
VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is often a service offered over 4G LTE networks which can complement or coexist with 5G voice services like VoNR.
mentioned alongside 5G in 44% (1.8k) of relevant job posts
Open RAN is an approach to building radio access networks that is complementary to 5G as it promotes interoperability and vendor diversity.
mentioned alongside 5G in 67% (647) of relevant job posts

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