Differences and Similarities Between 4G And 5G Networks (2)

How to differentiate 4G and 5G

1. First and foremost, the LTE-based 4G network is undergoing a rapid deployment, while the 5G network is currently only in the research report and realization project stage, and the large-scale deployment of the latter is expected to wait until 2020.

Whereas 2.4G and previous mobile networks focused primarily on the provision of raw bandwidth, 5G aims to provide ubiquitous connectivity, laying the foundation for fast and resilient network connectivity, whether users are in a skyscraper or a subway station.

3.5G network will not exist independently, it will be a combination of various technologies, including 2G, 3G, LTE, LTE-A, Wi-Fi, M2M and so on. In other words, 5G is designed to support a variety of different applications, such as IoT, connected wearables, augmented reality, and immersive gaming.

Unlike 4G, 5G networks are capable of handling a large number of connected devices and types of traffic. For example, when dealing with high-definition video online playback tasks, 5G can provide ultra-high speed links. In the face of sensor networks, it will only provide low data transfer rates.

4.5G networks will be the first to use new architectures such as cloud RAN and virtual RAN to facilitate the establishment of a more centralized network and maximize the use of server farms through localized data centers at the edge of the network.

5. Finally, 5G will also take the lead in using cognitive radio technology to allow network infrastructure to automatically determine the type of frequency band to provide, distinguish between mobile and fixed devices, and adapt to current conditions at a specific time. In other words, 5G networks can serve both industrial networks and Facebook applications.