At its core, it’s really quite simple. 5G is the next generation of mobile Internet connectivity – providing faster speeds and more reliable connections.
Networks using 5G technology are expected to offer faster communication and instantaneous downloads, help enable autonomous vehicles, enhance remote surgery and even alter the battlefield by potentially connecting weapons with artificial intelligence.
In short, the world as we know it is about to change – rapidly.
CGTN’s Mark Niu reports from Silicon Valley, California.
To discuss:
- Jeff Kagan is a wireless and telecommunications analyst.
- John Gong is a professor at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing.
- Ray Wang is the principal analyst and founder of Constellation Research in Silicon Valley, California.
- Roger Entner is the founder and lead analyst at Recon Analytics.
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Downloading 2GB HD film in less than 20 seconds! Indoor #5G network will be installed at railway station in Shanghai by year end pic.twitter.com/uL1lIXiJQS
— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) February 19, 2019
China blasts #Huawei 5G security fears as a ‘hypocritical, immoral’ economic ploy by US https://t.co/24TKWd5dEZ
— SCMP News (@SCMPNews) February 19, 2019