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It’s hard to think of a sector of business, or an aspect of our personal lives, that doesn’t at some point intersect with the online world. Our lives seem destined to be entwined with the internet forever. Of course, this is not necessarily bad – until you can’t get a good connection. And while there’s a lot to be said for putting down screens every once in a while, the need for high-speed internet connectivity is a non-negotiable one – that’s growing fast. After the fourth-generation broadband known as 4G, which was much faster than the previous 1G, 2G and 3G, we are now welcoming the groundbreaking 5G wireless technology developed to provide superfast connectivity and significantly higher downloading and uploading speeds.
In line with this advanced technology, Virgin Mobile 5G network is now providing speeds up to 20x faster than 4G.
But, beyond faster speeds and lower latency, what is 5G? And how does it differ from 4G?
5G, faster than the blink of an eye
5G revolutionizes mobile internet by offering unprecedented download speeds. 5G Ultra-Wideband uses a massive upscaling of network technology, translating into data rates faster than a 4G network.The main differences between 5G and 4G
Due to the fact that it offers stable data connections and improved bandwidth for accessing and sharing big data, 5G minimises lag times, with the ability to compile data quickly, increasing productivity that helps businesses and processes to become more efficient.Lower latency and more speed
High demand for mobile internet was the main reason for the development of 4G. But to minimise the congestion during connectivity, the network’s speed and bandwidth are crucial, which is why 5G was designed. Although 4G is 50 times faster than 3G, in terms of raw speed, 5G is capable of hitting 10 Gbps per second and is 20 times faster than 4G, resulting in a drop in latency of around 15 milliseconds. 5G latency is under 5 milliseconds, enabling faster download speeds, while 4G latency ranges from 60ms to 98ms. Virgin Mobile 5G Home Internet enables you to connect virtually with everyone, including any device, with ultra-low latency.More capacity
While 4G communication supports high-definition mobile TV, video conferencing, clear voice calls and much more, 5G is designed to provide more capacity for social media and video streaming, thus adding more “space” to use, which means that there's more room for everyone and their devices to get higher data speeds. In addition, 5G provides a connection that consumes very little energy.More devices connected
Unlike 5G, 4G can sometimes have problems handling many devices and network requests simultaneously, especially in crowded areas. With 5G, this issue no longer exists as it has the ability to connect more devices by intelligently transmitting to each device, handling as many as 1 million devices per square kilometre with high precision. This allows noise reduction in 5G, making it easier to connect many 5G mobile phones at once.Lower pings
What online gamers appreciate most in wireless networks is the lower latency/ping factor. While 4G mobile networks deliver a ping of between 50 to 80ms, 5G, can go even lower, with pings averaging around 12ms, offering lightning-fast and more enjoyable gaming experiences. Virgin Mobile’s 5G Home Internet service, which is perfect for gaming and streaming, has fast 5G home Internet speeds in the UAE. It is reliable and affordable while offering high-quality 4K streaming and unlimited data, and it can easily be enabled with a 5G router and a data SIM.5G opens up a whole new world
5G offers prospects and possibilities that go far beyond just mobile connections.Driverless cars
5G enables the use of driverless cars. As driverless cars need to transmit and process large amounts of data to assess road conditions and communicate with other vehicles on the road, 5G facilitates that process seamlessly with its high speeds and capacity.Virtual and augmented reality
Augmented Reality, is a technology that infuses artificial elements into your existing vision with products like Augmented Reality glasses such as Google Glass. Virtual Reality, in contrast, uses devices like Virtual Reality Goggles, to immerse you in a new reality that is entirely virtual. Both of these technologies need to transmit large quantities of data regularly in order to be fully immersive. Both AR and VR are set to open new frontiers in areas like gaming, and even working. You will be able to directly immerse yourself in the game thanks to features such as motion capture. With technologies like the metaverse, working life will transform as you’ll be able to be in the presence of your colleagues in 3D, despite being in different geographic locations.Better health care
5G can improve the health sector tremendously with its technologies. For instance, emergency responses can be improved with automated drones working with mobile connectivity, and carrying supplies to aid in an emergency. Smart vehicle technology will enable ambulances to respond faster to crisis situations. Conducting surgeries will be safer and more accurate with remote connectivity and robotic technology. IoT and wearable technology powered with 5G will also enable easy monitoring of a person’s health as well.5G today is a transformative technology impacting everything about how we live, work and play. If you’re interested in making the move from 4G to 5G, you can learn more about the 5G network coverage in the UAE and also how to enable 5G with Virgin Mobile.
