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5G is set to change our lives

5G refers to the fifth generation of mobile phone networks. It is expected to bring an exponential increase in data speeds that will change how users interact with the internet and applications.

Aerial view of night city with 5G virtual technology

Since the introduction of the first standardised mobile phone network in 1982, succeeding standards have been adopted and deployed approximately every nine years. 5G will provide speeds faster than any previous generation, comparable to fixed lines and offer lower latency, more reliability, and better flexibility.

Read ING report on 5G