5G is the latest mobile network technology replacing 4G and powering the next generation of internet-connected devices… but how does it work? You may know that a 5G network uses something called small cells, but what does that mean?
Why Cell Towers Look Funny
Cell tower is an essential part of a mobile network. As with any network infrastructure, there is some equipment needed to pass information between devices, and that is exactly why a 5G tower is needed for 5G networks.
A 5G tower is physically and functionally different from a 4G tower: more of them are needed to cover the same amount of space, they are smaller, and they transmit data on a completely different part of the radio spectrum. Small cells are useful in a 5G network because they are the best way to provide the coverage, speed, and low latency that 5G promises.
A small cell in a 5G network is the base station that plays a crucial role in the overall network. They are called “small cells” as opposed to “macro cells” used in 4G networks because they are relatively smaller.
