Is 5G Responsible For Covid-19?
Exhibit|April 2020
5G myths
Ayush Kumar
Is 5G Responsible For Covid-19?

5G has been in works for quite a while but it is still to be known when it will come into force completely. It is the next generation of mobile internet connectivity that will offer faster speeds and more reliable connections.

This faster network will bring about a huge change in the way we use smartphones and other gadgets. Consumers will get to experience internet speeds like never before, with average download speeds of about 1Gbps.

5G network deployment has already begun in a few countries like the US, UK, South Korea and China. But India is still too far away from 5G rollout.

Network transitions like these require time and infrastructure. For instance, 4G phones appeared much before 4G networks were made available for consumer use. This is the reason why the smartphone industry has shifted its focus towards bringing 5G ready devices to the consumers.

There's a lot of confusion around 5G and its future. Also, several theories have originated from 5G and Coronavirus. So let's dive in to clear the air around.

WHAT IS 5G?

5G is the next-generation wireless network that will replace the existing 4G LTE connection. It will offer extremely fast download, upload speeds and more reliable connections. We will see a multitude of tech products that will be quicker and smarter than ever before. These networks will work in conjunction with existing 4G networks before transforming into completely standalone networks. 5G will completely reshape how we work and live our lives today.

HOW 5G WORKS?

A 5G network system consists of two main components- Radioactive network core network.

RADIO ACCESS NETWORK

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