The 5G mobile network is still being rolled out and will likely only have widespread use later in the decade, but with it comes incredibly high-speed mobile connectivity.<\/p>\n
However, it\u2019s important to realise that \u2013 rather than replacing fibre optic networks \u2013 5G will complement the existing fibre network<\/a> by offering a much more cohesive internet experience. For 5G to function as envisioned, we have to have a fully-established fibre network.<\/p>\n This is the 5th<\/sup> generation of wireless technology that supports the digital cellular network. The deployment of this superior network started last year and will continue well into the 2020s, with the network relying on antennas.<\/p>\n Read More:<\/strong> Is 5G faster than fibre?<\/a><\/p>\n The fibre optic network relies on a system of fibre cables \u2013 made of a plastic or glass \u2013 which transmit data using light. Fibre cables are replacing the previous copper cables, providing reliable, high-speed internet over longer distances.<\/p>\n The mobile network has had to evolve quickly to meet the growing needs of consumers as cellphones have developed over the years. There has been:<\/p>\n The Internet of Things (IoT) has prompted the need for much more advanced mobile technology capabilities and this is becoming a reality in the form of 5G wireless networks. They provide:<\/p>\n With 5G, unlike the previous wireless technology, a different set of frequencies will be used to implement new services. Sub-6-GHz will be used worldwide as the basis for mobile connectivity, while higher parts of the spectrum will be used for high-bandwidth coverage.<\/p>\n The 5G wireless network will essentially rely on the existing fibre optic network to function fully. Only about 11% of traffic is actually covered by wireless technology with the remainder supported by the wireline network. Effectively the quality and reliability of the wireless network will depend on the fibre network carrying traffic to and from 5G small cells.<\/p>\n Read More: 5G v fibre optic FAQs<\/a> | What are the disadvantages of 5G?<\/a> | Which industries will benefit most from the 5G network?<\/a><\/p>\n 5G wireless networks use high-frequency millimetre waves, however, these waves can only travel about 60 metres. This means that operators will rely on fibre networks for the final stage of connectivity. Telecommunication companies will install lower-cast, small cell sites \u2013 which are much cheaper than macro cell towers \u2013 thereby relying on fibre networks as the backbone of 5G technology. This will result in a higher quality of experience when using wireless devices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The 5G mobile network is still being rolled out and will likely only have widespread use later in the decade, but with it comes incredibly high-speed mobile connectivity. What is the impact of 5G on fibre requirements? However, it\u2019s important to realise that \u2013 rather than replacing fibre optic networks \u2013 5G will complement the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2633,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,68],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2733","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-news-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2733","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2733"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2733\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2633"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2733"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2733"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ourtestserver2.co.za\/ecnnew\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2733"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}5G mobile network explained<\/h3>\n
Fibre optic explained<\/h3>\n
The evolution of wireless technology<\/h3>\n
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Introduction of 5G<\/h3>\n
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How 5G works with fibre<\/h3>\n