Fast 5G promises the moon but is still way off for most mobile users
5G proponents say it's faster for unmanned cars and devices but will not impact users till after 2020
Barcelona
THE telecoms world is gearing up for 5G, the next generation wireless technology that promises to go beyond phones and link up everything from vehicles to household devices, or anything else with an Internet connection at far greater speeds.
Yet, most consumers will wait years to experience the benefits. While the first commercial 5G projects will launch in the United States in 2018, many users in emerging markets are still awaiting 4G and are likely to have to grapple with ropey 3G connections for years more.
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