The road to 5G

With analysts predicting 5G will be the next driver of global economic growth, we take a look at the journey from analogue first generation cellular communication in 1970’s Japan, to the widespread use of 4G today and the potential benefits 5G may bring.

In the latest edition of Focus magazine, we discuss what makes 5G so different from previous generations, the decisions and investments network operators will need to make, as well as the challenges of network integrity, security and densification.

With the capabilities of 5G already defined, the massive leap in reduced latency and requirements for new hardware and technologies signpost exciting times ahead.