This document discusses the evolution of mobile network technologies from 1G to 5G. It provides an overview of each generation including key features and technologies. The main points covered are:
- 1G allowed analog voice calls and had speeds up to 2.4 kbps. 2G introduced digital networks and SMS at speeds up to 64 kbps.
- 3G enabled broadband networks for the first time with speeds from 144 kbps to 2 Mbps, allowing mobile internet.
- 4G saw further increases with speeds from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps and the ability to stream high quality video wirelessly.
- 5G is expected to offer the highest speeds to date in the Gbps range and