5G: too many G’s? | The Wellesley News
The world is facing the next stage in technological advancement in the form of 5G, which will open up the next generation of cellular network technology to promise hyper-fast speeds and a near-infinite number of applications. But is the excitement about 5G premature, done up at the hands of an over-eager tech community and a hungry market? Concerns surrounding potential health effects, network security and sheer effectiveness take second stage to the new and exciting things 5G brings, including the convenience of hyper-fast speeds and an Internet of Things (IoT)-friendly ecosystem. Such concerns need to be re-addressed, especially if the emerging 5G market is to be properly and diligently regulated.