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Glossary

Technology evolves at a rapid-fire pace. That’s why we’ve built an easy-to-use glossary to help you better understand the terms, technologies and trends that impact your business.

5G

The fifth generation of wireless broadband technology based on the IEEE802.11ac standard, expected by 2020. 5G will increase network expandability up to hundreds of thousands of connections. 5G has greater coverage and speeds in addition to improved spectral and signaling efficiency. 5G technology will enable further changes like the Internet of Things (IoT).