5G

American

abbreviation

Telecommunications, Digital Technology.

fifth-generation: being or relating to communications technology or a mobile device that supports much faster data-transfer speeds with significantly lower latency than previous versions.

a 5G network.

Etymology

Origin of 5G

First recorded in 2015–20

Example Sentences

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This year, telecom companies are still working to extend 5G mobile coverage while "laying foundations that won't be ripped out when 6G arrives" with the next generation of connectivity, industry expert Paolo Pescatore said.

From Barron's

Mobile operators are rolling out technologies like 5G and 5GSA, says Elliot, which will allow them to connect many, many more customers in and around venues.

From BBC

Competition among telecom firms built a robust 5G network, but at the expense of the firms’ margins.

From Barron's

The company offers connectivity using both LEO and GEO satellites, as well as a 5G air-to-ground network for customers traveling in North America.

From MarketWatch

T-Mobile introduced an artificial intelligence initiative for live translation on its 5G network and guided for 2024 adjusted Ebitda of $37 billion to $37.5 billion.

From Barron's

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