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

Example Sentences

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On May 9, the FCC notified the company it was reviewing its compliance with certain federal obligations to provide 5G service in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

We measured download and upload speeds, as well as latency across multiple U.S. server locations and over Wi-Fi, LTE and 5G to simulate home and public usage.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

On March 10, the company announced that it planned to spend $250 billion over the next five years as it accelerates the deployment of ﬁber, 5G, and wireless across the country.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Nelson Ntumba, 29, and Caitlin Roberts, 27, are using 5G to stream a TV show on their phones as they travel to London to visit family.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

The couple in 5G owns a family of mongooses.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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