As per reputed news sources, the Indian Government is planning to launch 5G technology in the country by the end of this year or the beginning of 2023. With the introduction of 5G services, the speed achieved would be much greater than what we are used to receiving in our basic 3G and 4G connections. Since there is so much curiosity about this said technology. The team at Zifilink thought of dedicating an entire blog to make our regular readers understand the pros and cons of 5G technology in a much better manner. But before we begin counting the merits and demerits of the latest 5G network that is yet to be launched in India, we would like to first present some data we have handpicked from various reliable sources for the benefit of our users. So, let’s not wait anymore and get ready to learn more.

When it comes to the fastest 5g network, South Korea tops the countries with the fastest 5G download speeds at 354.4 Mbps. On the other hand, Saudi Arabia has the fastest peak 5G download speed at 862.6 Mbps while the Netherlands has the fastest 5G upload speed at 32.5 Mbps. – OpenSignal
The 5G broadband will drive India’s mobile data usage by 29% and data revenue by 67% during the forecast period of 2020 to 2026. – GlobalData
In Asia, there are 528 cities with 5G network coverage. On the other hand, 459 cities in EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) have got 5G coverage. Moreover, 349 cities in America have been blessed with 5G coverage. – VIAVI Solutions
5G can potentially change the cinematic experience with the aid of the latest technologies, such as ultra-high-end scan and capture, extended reality, real-time rendering, and interactive AI. 58% of consumers said that they would love to receive a connected and end-to-end extended reality experience whereas 84% of consumers said that they are willing to pay for such an extraordinary experience. – Accenture
Consumers or Users can benefit from 5G’s improved speed of 10Gbps which is 10 to 100 times faster than 4G or 4.5G networks. – Thales

Now let’s move on to the advantages and disadvantages of 5G internet connectivity quickly.

Advantages
“A mile a minute” Speed
One of the foremost reasons why people are so thrilled at the launch of the 5g network by the government is the bullet speed of the same network. The network speed offered by 5G technology is far superior to 3G and 4G networks. To elaborate on this, 4G LTE has a peak speed of 1GB per second whereas 5G has the capability to achieve a peak speed of 20GB per second. Exciting much!

Less Network Congestion
Another biggest advantage users in India will experience after the incorporation of 5G internet connectivity would be encountering almost no network congestion. It is quite a normal phenomenon for 4G cellular networks to become congested. But the same does not happen in the case of 5G network connectivity as 5G offers greater speed and bandwidth as compared to other networks available till now.
Low Latency
Apart from providing excellent speed and bandwidth, 5G technology also gives its users the advantage of low latency. 5G network has a lower latency rate than its counterparts – 2G, 3G, and 4G.
Technology Empowerment
Since 5G has a lower latency rate and is the more advanced network technology available today, it proudly supports avant-garde technologies, such as AI (Artificial Intelligence), IoT (Internet of Things), and VR (Virtual Reality).
Greater Efficiency & Reliability
It is needless to say that 5G technology is double reliable and more efficient than 4G LTE. With a greater network speed and capacity, 5G technology is surely going to be a hit in the Indian market.

Disadvantages
Limited Network Coverage
One of the biggest drawbacks we can think of and would like to talk about first about 5G technology is it’s not being available everywhere. 5G will only work in a handful of cities and hence remote areas will not get any benefits out of this amazing technology (at least during the initial years).

Battery Drain & Damage
Yes, you heard that right. Your super-fast 5G connection can cause your battery to drain and die first. 5G usage can also reduce the lifespan of your battery. Most users have even complained of their battery being extremely hot to the touch while running their 5G connection.

Poor Upload Speed
As fast as 5G technology can prove to be, the upload speeds of the same are not up to the mark. Even though download speeds are as high as 1.9 Gbps, the upload speeds are hardly over 100 Mbps.

Security Risk
5G connectivity can increase the risk of hacking and data theft. The expansion in the bandwidth and lack of encryption will give an easy chance to cybercriminals to access the databases with ease.

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