5G mobile broadband technology is the fastest connection standard available, with peak data rates of 20 gigabits per second (Gbit/s). While 5G is still being rolled out around the world, research and development of 6G technology is already underway, which enables peak data rates of 1,000 Gbit/s.
Peak data rates of 4G, 5G, and 6G mobile broadband technologies
(in gigabits per second)
Characteristic
Peak data rate in gigabits per second
IMT-Advanced (4G)
1
5G
20
6G
1,000
02004006008001,0001,200
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