Now those theoretical speeds in the majority of covered areas haven’t been achieved as of yet. Long term evolution shortened to LTE is the first phase of 4G with minimum speeds of 10 megabits per second ranging up to a theoretical 100 megabits per second. This generation has created a world that truly revolves and connects around the mobile experience. Whereas other generations of mobile networks have added new functionality to our devices, 4Gs primary purpose has been to bring faster speeds. Once again progressing 10 years to 2011, we arrived at our current generation of mobile networks, 4G, a true mobile broadband solution. As 3.5 and 3.75G standards were rolled out, speeds saw upgrades ranging from 2 megabits per second to 10 megabits per second. With 3G, adoption of mobile phones spread like wildfire, initially only a product for older generations began to be purchased and given to children as well. 3G was the first mobile broadband solution and integrated high quality video, data and voice – essentially bringing the mobile phone online, with speeds initially ranging from 144 kilobits per second up to 2 megabits per second. Moving forward roughly another 10 years, in 2001 3G made its debut. As the network matured with releases of 2.5 and 2.75G speeds saw increases up to 144 kilobits per second. 2G introduced digital standards which allowed for short text messages to be sent and had speeds ranging from 14 to 64 kilobits per second. At this point mobile phones were small and affordable enough to garner massive attention from the general public, which kick-started the mobile phone revolution. Progressing towards the early 90s, in 1992 2G was introduced. 1G like 0G still used analog signals so was limited to transmitting just voice – with speeds up to 2 kilobits per second. Radio technology was miniaturized enough to fit in a single device when no wires protruding, allowing communication devices to take on a more mobile phone-esque shape. Progressing to the early 70s, OG became truly mobile as the technology was miniaturized enough to be carried by a person and switchboard operators were no longer required.Ī few years later, in 1981, the first generation of mobile networks was established with 1G. For most of the lifespan of 0G, its commercial use was primarily limited to being installed in vehicles as it was very large. This technology was essentially communication via analog radio with switchboard operators required to connect calls. We begin as early as the mid-40s ranging to the late-70s with 0G, also referred to as the mobile radio telephone. Before we delve deep into our discussions of 5G, let’s first take a quick look at how mobile networks have evolved over the years to present day. In this article, we’ll be discussing 5G – more specifically, what it is and its ability to change our world. Hi, thanks for tuning into Singularity Prosperity.