4G to 5G Network Evolution: Advantages and Differences Cover Image

4G to 5G Network Evolution: Advantages and Differences
4G to 5G Network Evolution: Advantages and Differences

Author(s): Samir Čaušević, Adisa Medić
Subject(s): ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: UIKTEN - Association for Information Communication Technology Education and Science
Keywords: G and 5G; network demands; architecture; multiple-technique approaches; Handoff

Summary/Abstract: Starting from the emergence of 1st Generation network (1G), wireless mobile communications have been undergoing an evolution - from 2nd Generation (2G), 3rd Generation (3G), 4th Generation (4G) networks to 5th Generation network (5G) at present. The fifth era is only a continuation of the ongoing evolution as it is still in the research phase and is also the basis for further development of industries and the society in general. The paper presents and compares the fourth and fifth generation of wireless mobile communications, focusing on the differences and progress in terms of data transmission rate, capacity, architecture, technology and applied multiple-technique approaches and services provided.

  • Issue Year: 4/2021
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 153-159
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: English