The Evolution of Wireless Phone Technology 

Learn about 5G and the evolution of wireless technology.

Applicable to Reno 5G.

At the top-left corner of your phone, you will see an indicator that will show if your phone is connected to 4G or 3G. G simply means Generation or Generation of wireless phone technology. This is the connection that you currently have with your mobile network. The higher the G the better your connection will be. So how does each number of G functions and why 5G is a game-changer?

 

• 1G. Makes us talk to each other.

• 2G. Makes us send messages.

• 3G. Provides data and internet.

• 4G/LTE. Makes everything faster.

• 5G. Provides faster and more reliable connection. Think 100 times faster. And this groundbreaking technology has just opened up possibilities. 

5G will change the way we communicate with each other as well as the devices around us with the aid of the Internet and IoT (Internet of Things). Devices and machines can talk to each other that will help improve services, remotely save lives and time, efficiencies, and a lot more.