This document provides an overview of 5G networks including:
- 5G aims to deliver data rates of up to 10 Gbps, 100 Mbps in urban areas, and coverage everywhere with massive device connectivity and reduced power consumption.
- 5G will utilize spectrum from sub-1 GHz to 100 GHz including millimeter wave bands and enable new use cases across industries.
- Standardization is expected to begin in 2016 with commercial launches starting in 2020. Major players are conducting trials and collaborating globally to develop 5G technologies and architectures.