This document discusses the evolution of wireless technologies from 1G to the upcoming 5G. It outlines some key differences between each generation such as speed increases from 2.4 kbps for 1G up to a predicted 1 Gbps for 5G. 5G is expected to offer nearly unlimited wireless access with no limitations on connectivity. It will utilize new hardware like ultra wide band networks and smart antennas to provide features like high resolution for mobile users and bidirectional bandwidth of up to 1 Gbps for both uploading and downloading. Potential 5G applications include wearable devices, globally accessible dynamic information, and media independent handovers.