5G

American

abbreviation

Telecommunications, Digital Technology.

fifth-generation: being or relating to communications technology or a mobile device that supports much faster data-transfer speeds with significantly lower latency than previous versions.

a 5G network.

Etymology

Origin of 5G

First recorded in 2015–20

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"We believe the heavy 5G investment cycle is largely behind for Jio... freeing up significant cash flow," they said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

"Communication is so important, and terrestrial communication platforms, whether it's 5G or fibre, can be attacked on the ground," Berneke said.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Equipped with German 5G mobile-phone cards, the drones could be piloted remotely over the internet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

The company said the deal sharpens its focus and capital allocation in the U.S., where it is continuing to invest in 5G and fiber networks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Not that 5G meant anything for Nali’s mobile home site.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young

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