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4 FAQs about Communication 5g base station speed increase

What is 5G wireless communications?

Fifth-generation (5G) wireless communications extend the advances of today's 4G networks by addressing the need for increased capacity and throughput, with improved coverage at a lower system cost.

How does 5G work?

5G networks divide coverage areas into smaller zones called cells, enabling devices to connect to local base stations via radio. Each station connects to the broader telephone network and the Internet through high-speed optical fiber or wireless backhaul.

How can a 5G cellular network be developed?

The developed model can facilitate the rollout of 5G technology. Due to the high propagation loss and blockage-sensitive characteristics of millimeter waves (mmWaves), constructing fifth-generation (5G) cellular networks involves deploying ultra-dense base stations (BSs) to achieve satisfactory communication service coverage.

How can a 5G network increase capacity?

The key to a capacity increase lies in the densification of the network topology. A crucial aspect of the evolution to 5G is solving difficult base-station hardware challenges. Existing towers must provide higher performance in order to carry many more channels at higher data rates.

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