The 5G Network
Smart traders know they need to think ahead. Contemplating the 5G Network is thinking ahead.
Watching for and trading hot trends and sectors can be a smart move, but you also need to broaden your overall view of the market. Constantly chasing what’s hot can mean opportunity, but it can also mean more competition.
That’s why you have to anticipate what’s coming up. No one has ESP, so you can’t predict what will happen in the market. But you can learn to keep a watchful eye on what has potential.
Here’s a good example: CBD and CBD-related stocks. This is a hot item, taking over the market in recent years. Traders who kept their ears to the ground anticipated the huge growth in the sector.
But now the public interest in CBD is well known. Stock prices are on the rise. If you didn’t know about the sector before it hit the mainstream, you may have missed the boat.
But don’t worry, the market always has another opportunity. Enter 5G telecom technology.
5G is only a year or two away from hitting the mainstream and dominating the market. Haven’t heard of it yet? You’re in luck! Here’s what you need to know about the technology and why you should keep it on your trading radar.
What Can I Expect from 5G Technology?
These days, most cell phones run on 4G technology (or 3G if your device is older), which is the fourth generation of cell technology. So, of course, 5G is the fifth generation of cellular connectivity. It’s currently being tested in small parts of four cities by Verizon, as well as mobile hotspots in 12 cities by AT&T.
Why 5G? Well, you can probably guess that the goal is to offer faster speeds than 4G, as well as lower latency and higher capacity per sector than 4G. Speeds will reach up to 20 Gbps for 5G. Compared to peak speeds of 1 Gbps for 4G.
All in all, it will be the largest leap from one generation of cell technology to another.
Why Will the 5G Network Mark a Mobile Revolution?
Technology progresses more rapidly with each passing year. That alone can make it easy to ignore newer technologies — there’s always something new around the corner.
But 5G differs from the pack. It’s faster and more streamlined. More importantly, it provides a new style of technology.
Current cellular technologies use low frequencies. That’s a trend that 5G is set to break, with higher frequency bands unleashed on the wireless spectrum. With 5G, high-frequency wave signals won’t travel as far.
Guess what that means? That’s right: more cell antennas.
This means that you’ll also see more towers to ensure that 5G can operate at a high level and also be available to as many people as possible. The technology will change the game for good. Watch out, slow downloads and video buffering — you may soon be a thing of the past.
Long-Term Benefits of 5G Network Antennas
Building the new antennas won’t be quick or easy, but the update will be well worth it. We’ll all have access to a higher caliber of antennas for years to come. These antennas will have the capacity to handle technology upgrades for the next several years, which will save time and money in constantly updating them.
In other words, cell carriers will save plenty of dough on 5G antennas in the long run. And that’s just one more reason to follow 5G’s progress.
Plus, the number of devices connected to the internet is on the rise, slated to surpass 31 billion next year, 4.4 billion of which will be cellular connected devices. That can likely mean an increase in demand for the companies behind the technology, and potentially their stocks, once 5G becomes the norm.
When Will the 5G Network Hit the Mainstream?
No one knows exactly when 5G will be available everywhere. The timeframe is still up in the air. Nevertheless, the new cell tech is coming sooner than you think … Verizon’s already testing 5G, which may mean that we’ll see it in 2020.
We’re probably still a few years away from having 5G everywhere, but that’s no reason to put it on the back burner. Keep an eye on what the big U.S. carriers are doing, if you want to spot the trend early. Don’t panic. Do your research. There’s still time.
The Skinny on the 5G Network and Why It’s Worth Tracking
As previously mentioned, there’s only a small group of people in a few cities who’ve had the opportunity to try out 5G. And so far it seems the technology is living up to the hype. It’s reliable and fast, and latency is lower than ever. We may not have an exact idea of when the technology is coming, but sometime in 2020 is a good guess.
There’s huge growth potential with 5G. That’s in part thanks to the fact that we all appear to be connected at the moment, but we’re really only scratching the surface.
Internet connectivity affects more than just computers, tablets, and smartphones. There’s a plethora of home devices and other smart devices released every month.
Nearly everything — from cars to appliances and home security devices — utilizes the technology, and 5G promises to make that even more effective and accurate. Plus, it’s not just about the tech. Think big picture: Companies will need to build and install a whole new infrastructure of antennas. That can pave the way for many trading opportunities.
Do you think the 5G Network is poised to dominate? Is this the next trading goldmine? Share your comments below!
