Get to know 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G Cellular Networks

Get to know 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G Cellular Networks - When you are connected to the internet, internet speed will very much depend on the signal strength displayed on the mobile phone in forms such as 2G, 3G, 4G etc.  "G" itself stands for generation (generation).  Each generation will have certain standards that must be adjusted to the standards of the telephone network and cellular telephone system at that time.  Each generation will always bring new frequencies, higher data rates, and the latest transmission technology.

 As is well known, currently the 5G network is in the process of being developed.  Even in some developed countries the 5G network can be used.  The 5G network is expected to be commercially launched worldwide in 2020. By working with its predecessor technologies 3G and 4G to provide a faster connection and stay connected wherever you are.  Let's have a little flashback to get to know the beginnings of cellular networks from 1G to the latest, namely 5G.

 1G: 1G refers to the first generation of wireless cellular technology (cellular telecommunications).  This is an analog telecommunication standard that was introduced in the 1980s.  1G is generally analog technology and a phone that has limited battery life and sound quality without great security, and will occasionally experience dropped calls.  The maximum speed of 1G is 2.4 Kbps.  This was the analog telecommunications standard and continued until it was replaced by 2G digital telecommunications.

 2G: 2G networks emerged in the 1990s which incorporated digital signals into cellular networks.  2G is the first digital implementation of wireless voice communication.  2G also introduces a secure mobile data service capable of sending text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS).  2G also applies the concepts of CDMA and GSM.  With the concept of CDMA and GSM, the maximum speed of a 2G network can reach 50 Kbps or 1 Mbps.  The main difference between 1G and 2G is that the radio signal used by the 1G network is analog, while the 2G network is digital.

 3G: This generation set the standard for most of the wireless technologies we know and use today.  Broadband data handling is a hallmark of 3G systems and is a requirement for smartphones processing data-heavy applications involved with social networking, music and video streaming, and GPS systems.  In the generation that was introduced in 2001, the maximum speed of the internet can reach 0.2 Mbps.  Even some providers can use speeds that are more than that and can be called a 3.5G or 3.75G cellular network.

 4G: 4G networks have started to increase data bandwidth by about ten times that of 3G networks.  4G is a very different technology compared to 3G.  4G is presented to provide users with high-speed, high-quality and high-capacity internet networks while maintaining a level of security, lowering the cost of voice and data services, multimedia and internet via IP.  The standard offered from the 4G network is the speed of searching access, games services, high quality video, TV-support and many more.  The maximum speed of a 4G network is 100 Mbps or 1 Gbps.

 5G: The 5G network is the next generation that offers faster speeds and a much better connection than the previous generation whether on smartphones or other devices.  By combining the latest network technology and the latest research, 5G is able to offer connections that are much faster than existing connections.  The maximum speed is estimated at 35.46 Gbps which is 35 times faster than 4G.

 Even though 5G is not yet commercialized in the market, this network has the potential and big influence on the development of the Internet of Things and Smart Homes / Smart Cities in the future.  Tech innovators will certainly continue to improve this network technology to levels that might be unimaginable.  The aim is to make it easier for humans to communicate in a faster and easier way.