How 5G will transform the way you use your smartphone

5G is changing the way the world connects and communicates, and it has finally landed in South Africa. So, what’s all the hype about?

A 5^th generation mobile network, 5G is the new global wireless standard after 1G, 2G, 3G and 4G networks. It is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together, including machines, objects and devices.

With high speeds, superior reliability and negligible latency (that’s data transfer delays for those of us who aren’t tech experts), 5G is taking the smartphone user experience into extraordinary new realms. Consumers can look forward to a more reliable, faster connection to the cloud and internet-based services. Devices will perform better too. If you’ve ever struggled to make a call, watch a video or use an app that requires a good internet connection, this will soon be a problem of the past.

LG was the first brand to bring a 5G compatible device to South Africa, launching the slim and seamless LG V50 5G device in May 2020, which has since been joined by more 5G devices, including the LG V60 5G dual screen and the LG Velvet 5G.

 

Good news for gamers

One of the key features of the LG Velvet’s chipset is the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 765G 5G Mobile Platform. This platform combines the power of 5G and AI to power premium-tier experiences for gamers across the globe. These include 5G gaming at multi-gigabit speeds and support for all-day battery life.

Not only will game downloads be quicker, but 5G means incredibly low latency gaming – so there’ll be no more frustrating delays or lagging. Whether you’re multi-player blasting during mobile gaming tournaments or participating in eSports leagues, faster connectivity can mean the difference between winning and losing.

 

Downloading movies and streaming music is about to get a whole lot easier 

Approximately 64 times faster than 4G, 5G is set to be a game-changer. With 5G coming to the market, projections show that the average consumer will save more than 3 hours when downloading a library of 10,000 songs, while saving a total of approximately 23 hours per month engaging with online entertainment like music, TV, movies and games.

 

Are you ready for a smarter phone?

Advanced wireless networks are revolutionising the Internet of Things, connected devices and all kinds of networked experiences. By design, 5G is far more efficient at transmitting high volumes of data, which will result in far less network congestion. As a smartphone user, this means you can look forward to a consistently stronger, faster connection on 5G. This latest generation mobile network is anticipated to be the solution to many user experience headaches, such as slow website speeds, jerky video and more. 

5G is paving the way for a very exciting future, particularly in the mobile space. This new technology essentially will enable richer online experiences, delivered with phenomenal speed. So buckle up and get ready for the mobile ride of your life!