by Contributing Author
How Does 5G Technology Work in Video Games?
If you’re into mobile technology, you must have heard about 5G. This is the new standard for mobile-internet connectivity and it promises to turn out the user experience. It’s already being rolled out and is being used by a growing number of people, though it’s far from being available everywhere just yet. In this article, we’ll run you through the basics of 5G and talk about how it works with video games, and how it improves players’ gaming experience. Have a read to learn more about 5G and if you’re a video game player, you may want to start using 5G yourself, so you can experience its many benefits for yourself.
What Is 5G?
So what exactly is 5G? It’s the next generation of networks that enables mobiles to connect to the internet. It’s the fifth main iteration to date, the previous ones being 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G. The ‘G’ in the name stands for ‘Generation’. The higher the number, the more recent and advanced the wireless technology is. 5G is therefore meant to be better than the previous four generations in terms of what it can do and how it can benefit users.
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In November 2021, most mobile devices use 4G to connect to the internet. Some use 3G. However, users who regularly rely on 4G may automatically switch to 3G if the signal quality in their current location isn’t good enough to meet the 4G standards.
5G began rolling out in 2019. It can be used in many countries around the world, but it’s still going to take some time before it’s as widely available as the current most popular network, 4G. In fact, it’s expected to have 580 million users by the end of 2021, and 3.5 billion by the end of 2026. The worldwide rollout isn’t even close to halfway through yet, but many people are already using it and enjoying the advantages it brings.
Here’s a look at how 5G and 4G compare:
| Standards | 4G | 5G |
| Average Speed | 25mbps | 200-400mbps |
| Latency | 10 milliseconds | 1 millisecond |
| Bandwidth | 200mbps | More than 1gbps |
| Potential Download Speed | 10mbps | 100gbps |
The facts mentioned in the table above are just a few that show how much of an improvement 5G is over the existing 4G.
With 5G, networks are capable of handling more devices than before. This means that a 5G network won’t slow down or disrupt your connection if there are lots of people trying to connect their device to it – there’s enough room for everyone to have uninterrupted connectivity.
