The hype around the 5G network has been noticeable in the tech world during the past few years. The next generation’s cellular technology, with its faster speeds and lower latencies, is expected to change everything for the better. Yet there’s been lots of wrong information and straight-up rumors, as well as bizarre conspiracy theories.
So, the question is, what exactly is 5G?
As the name suggests, this is the fifth generation of cellular technology. The first cell networks in the 1980s had 1G networks. And our modern phones use 4G LTE, which offers high-speed mobile internet. It made an entire range of functions possible, such as social media and streaming services.
Many useful resources can help you with this question. Still, almost all scientific research (from the National Cancer Institute, the Food and Drug Administration, etc.) concludes that cellphone radiation isn’t a threat to people. Essentially, 5G radio is in the same range of the electromagnetic spectrum as other Gs and consists of non-ionizing radiation. It means that it doesn’t have enough energy to remove electrons or degrade cells (what harmful radiation does). And as we’ve seen earlier, 5G is in the same category of radiation that’s already been used in cellphones.
But it’s important to remember that these issues have been solved by the industry before with past generational changes. The only actual distinction is how much more we relate to our phones nowadays compared to 10 or 15 years ago. This is the main reason why such issues seem more important now.