What is 5G?
5G is the next generation of mobile network, and it's very exciting! The 5G network will be extremely powerful. Not only will it be much faster than the existing 4G network, but it will be more reliable. One area where you will see a big difference in 5G is extra busy places, as the 5G network has a larger capacity than the 4G network.
When is 5G coming?
O2 will be switching on its 5G network from October 2019. Launch cities include areas in: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Slough and Leeds. By the end of the year O2 are planning on bringing 5G to parts of 20 towns and cities. By Summer 2020 O2 will be rolling out to a total of 50 towns and cities. To keep up to date with O2's 5G coverage visit: http://bit.ly/2kd8qsd
5G vs 4G
5G is the next generation of mobile network, and it's very exciting! The 5G network will be extremely powerful. Not only will it be much faster than the existing 4G network, but it will be more reliable. One area where you will see a big difference in 5G is extra busy places, as the 5G network has a larger capacity than the 4G network.
When is 5G coming?
O2 will be switching on its 5G network from October 2019. Launch cities include areas in: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Slough and Leeds. By the end of the year O2 are planning on bringing 5G to parts of 20 towns and cities. By Summer 2020 O2 will be rolling out to a total of 50 towns and cities. To keep up to date with O2's 5G coverage visit: http://bit.ly/2kd8qsd
5G vs 4G
- Faster Speeds - If you think 4G is fast get ready to be amazed by the speed of 5G! Download a movie in seconds, enjoy perfect video calling on the move and easily upload and email big files while you work on the go!
- Lower Latency - This is the time it takes for the network to respond, so it is very important. Highly sensitive tasks that require real time feedback will be able to be performed much more efficiently with 5G.
- Better Network Capacity - Have you ever been in a busy place such as a packed concert or sold out football match and not been able to access your 4G network? Well, this is because the 4G network can't handle the numbers of people due to the capacity. 5G has been designed with busy places in mind, thousands of people will be able to be in the same place and download as much as they like.
4G |
5G |
|
Average Download Speed |
32.5 Mbps |
130Mbps-240Mbps |
Max Download Speed |
100Mbps |
1-10Gbps (theoretical) |
Time to Download a HD Film |
Over 7 minutes |
4-40 seconds |
Latency |
40-50ms (actual) |
1ms (theoretical) |
Source: www.5G.co.uk
5G in Business
What devices will 5G be available on?
O2 will be launching 3 exciting 5G ready devices along with their 5G network, these include: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G and the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G. Expect more to be released over the coming months!
Interested or Want More Info?
For more on information on 5G get in touch on 01642 713667. Our team here in North Yorkshire will give you the latest information on the roll out and the latest 5G devices and deals! As an award-winning O2 Direct Partner we can supply you and your business with 5G as soon as it become available in your area.
- Improvement in Network Related Tasks - Sharing large files in the cloud will be see speed improvements. On mobile you wont have to connect to WiFi to perform network related tasks. This will reduce the frustration of slow internet in the workplace and enhance productivity.
- Improvements to Remote Working - For people who work away from their desk 5G will be of great use. This is because remote working will become a much more efficient experience, due to the speed and reliability improvements that come with 5G.
- Transport - We could see a rise in futuristic transport with 5G, ushering in a new era of self driving vehicles! Good news for commuters on trains as Matt Hancock, Minister for Digital, says by 2025 trains will have speeds of 1Gbps.
- Manufacturing - Automation is likely to increase within the manufacturing industry, streamlining existing processes and cutting costs. 5G will also potentially increase Augmented Reality, expanding opportunities for remote maintenance.
What devices will 5G be available on?
O2 will be launching 3 exciting 5G ready devices along with their 5G network, these include: Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G and the Xiaomi Mi MIX 3 5G. Expect more to be released over the coming months!
Interested or Want More Info?
For more on information on 5G get in touch on 01642 713667. Our team here in North Yorkshire will give you the latest information on the roll out and the latest 5G devices and deals! As an award-winning O2 Direct Partner we can supply you and your business with 5G as soon as it become available in your area.