This document provides an overview of 5G technology, comparing it to previous generations from 1G to 4G. 5G is expected to offer speeds up to 1 Gbps, be more reliable than 4G, and have lower costs than prior technologies. It will utilize new concepts like smart radios and allow simultaneous connections over multiple wireless technologies. Hardware will include ultra wideband networks and software will provide a unified standard across different wireless networks and seamless integration of technologies like LAN and WAN. Key applications of 5G include wearable devices, global networks, and media handovers, taking wireless connectivity to new levels.