As it happens, I’m a cellular engineer with the company that’s probably the closest to 5G.
It’s no more big-brothery than any other cellular technology, but it is a very different concept. Rather than relying on macro-cells (towers) exclusively, the 5G network will use many microcells on things like streetlights and telephone poles that allow for low power very short range communication at very high speeds.
The important thing to understand is that the 5G standard is still under heavy development, and it’s further than a year or two away before being realized. Once it’s ready to deploy, however, most users are looking at gigabit speeds with many possible options for connecting to the cellular network. It will probably also replace any cable or fiber internet most people have to their house as well.
Nice to know, but I was just razzin’ Red Badger, which I do once in a while. ;)
I still have a flip phone, and am LUCKY for days when I get more than one bar. I have a 2’ square area in my kitchen where I have to stand to make phone calls. We have no land line as the wiring is so old to, and in, the house it’s not worth the expense.
Country Livin’ at it’s finest!
(And please don’t fix THAT, Mr. Engineer.) :)
Does this mean that I will now have to have a 5G phone? Or does it matter.