From No G To 5G: This Is How Fast We’ve Gone So Far

From No G To 5G: This Is How Fast We’ve Gone So Far

At present, we are enjoying the incredible features of 5G technology, things we thought were impossible several decades ago. Thankfully, it’s not the 1970’s anymore when 2.4 Kbps of speed was actually considered state-of-the-art.

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These days, we enjoy an average speed of 853.85 Mbps over the 5G network, a huge leap from the 2.4 Kbps back in the ’70s. The most interesting part is that the 5G technology is still young. Thus, it still has a lot of room for improvement and will surely develop further in the years to come. Looking back, it’s impressive to see how far we’ve come.

Back in the day, when the Nokia 5110 was one of the coolest things on Earth, I personally thought that 2G technology was already something perfect. Text messages were instant, and calls were as clear as day, if you have good signal reception in your area. What else could you possibly ask for? Nevertheless, this 2G technology also known as GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) evolved to 2.5G, more commonly known as EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Evolution). Speed gradually improved from 114 Kbps to 384 Kbps.

Years passed and phones got better. Suddenly, multimedia messages were a thing and people were demanding even faster data. 3G technology was eventually introduced in 2001 and people started to check emails, browse the web, and even chat online on their phones. Like the 2G technology, 3G quickly evolved from HSDPA (High-Speed Down-link Packet Access) to HSPA+ (Evolved High-Speed Packet Access). 3G tech allowed users to enjoy a speed of up to 21 Mbps.

Even better, 4G or LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology was introduced in the late 2000s. With this, the internet became a whole lot faster and secure. It made 3G’s 21 Mbps seem like a joke with its 1 Gbps capability. The best thing about the 4G technology is that it kickstarted the era of music streaming. However, unlike 2G and 3G, LTE didn’t evolve further into a better 4G tech. Instead, it completely transformed into the 5G tech we know today.

Just like that, cellular network technology improved drastically over several decades. Yet, here we are now, faced with a staggering 5G technology that promises to develop even further in the years to come.

Current 5G technology is 20 times faster than the 4G and it is also 100 times better in terms of traffic capacity and network efficiency. We can now download music and games in an instant. This has now become the global standard.

From No G To 5G: This Is How Fast We've Gone So Far

5G is becoming more and more ubiquitous despite its early days that even telcos that are just starting out are already either offering the tech or are building capacity to launch the capability as soon as possible. Telcos like DITO Telecommunity, which started widespread, nationwide operations this year, have started to offer 5G to its growing user base. In fact, DITO’s 5G connectivity is now present in over 650 cities and municipalities across the Philippines.

“Since we started our roll-out in 2019, we have been developing our 5G SA network. Our goal has been to allow Filipinos to experience next-generation technology and we in DITO are excited to bring 5G to more areas in the country to truly transform digital connectivity and online interactions,” added DITO Chief Technology Officer Rodolfo Santiago.

From No G To 5G: This Is How Fast We've Gone So Far

For those of you who are excited to try this “next-generation technology,” we recommend you invest in DITO-compatible phones that work with the latest technologies such as “true 5G” so that they can fully enjoy these features and benefits. You can also try DITO 5G Home WiFi, their fastest internet yet, with speeds of up to 853.8Mbps available in select areas nationwide.

It is truly an incredible experience to witness how mobile technology has evolved from 2G’s 5 Kbps to 5G’s 10 Gbps capacity. With telcos continuously transforming the way we communicate and connect; one can only say that exciting times are ahead.

 

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