5G Router

Router with 5G - the future of wireless networks?

Mobile broadband has previously been called both 3G and many users still refer to it as 4G.

However, a new and significantly better player has entered the field called 5G.

5G is the latest standard in mobile networks, and just like with 4G, we will see many using 5G routers for their wifi connection at home, or even at the workplace with the new 5G speeds.

Previously, 4G routers were a bit of a stopgap solution if there was no internet service installed in the home or workplace.

The speeds of 4G are actually not particularly impressive, but 5G is said to completely change that.

5G routers can achieve speeds comparable to or exceeding even the strongest wireless connections we know today.

This has sparked a whole new interest among general consumers, who can now more easily than ever get incredibly strong wireless networks in their homes.

The rollout of 5G is still ongoing in Denmark; therefore, not everyone can yet enjoy the fast connection, and it will primarily be larger cities that will get the strongest 5G connections available first.

Read much more about 5G and the rollout of 5G in Denmark in our blog post: What is 5G? It’s finally coming to Denmark!

How does 5G actually work?

5G, like the other types of mobile networks, is set up with a long line of masts that communicate with each other.

This network of masts creates a wireless network that smartphones can connect to.

Each mast emits radio signals that are captured by your phone, giving it access to the internet.

4G has until recently been the standard and is still the type of mobile network that is used the most as 5G is still very new.

However, 5G has a much greater potential to provide a strong and stable connection, while 4G can fluctuate quite a bit.

• With 4G, there can be about 100,000 users online per square kilometer without it crashing completely.
• With 5G, this number rises to 1,000,000 - meaning 10 times more than 4G.

This makes 5G particularly a stable and reliable solution for large cities, where there can be many thousands of people online simultaneously, as well as in small areas.

5G speeds in theory and practice

The speed of the new 5G network is especially the main reason that many are interested in this technology.

To put it mildly, 5G breaks all records in terms of speed and is up to 20x faster than 4G, theoretically.

In practice, however, the connection can be somewhat different, and although 5G can theoretically achieve 10 GBps download speeds, many conditions need to be right to achieve this.

That being said, in theory, it shouldn’t take much to get just as fast a wireless network as, for example, a fiber connection, if you live relatively close to a 5G mast.

This is how fast 5G networks are in theory

In theory, 5G is the absolute fastest wireless network we have ever seen and can achieve download speeds never seen before.

Below you have a table that shows the maximum theoretical speed of 5G as well as previous mobile network standards:

Typical 5G speed in practice

In practice, the speed can be a bit more variable, especially for those who do not live very close to a 5G mast.

However, you still get an incredibly good wireless connection that can measure up to those we know today, even if you live relatively far away from a 5G mast.

Here is the speed you can expect if you live away from larger cities:

5G vs Fiber

Fiber is known as the most stable and fastest network solution for most homes and workplaces in the country.

This is due to the optical technology behind it, which with fixed connections using optical cables creates an incredibly fast and stable connection.

But with 5G, perhaps a new competitor has emerged for this title.

In theory, 5G can achieve equally fast or faster speeds and stability than most fiber connections many of us use today.

Furthermore, the same good latency (ms) can be achieved with 5G, as long as you live relatively close to one of the mentioned 5G masts.

This, some argue, will be one of the reasons why 5G could have a significant impact on the network market in the coming years and may even become the new preferred standard for internet at home and in workplaces.

Future-proof with a 5G router!

Many believe that the pinnacle of wireless networks, and of course mobile networks, will be 5G.

Therefore, you can already keep an eye on 5G routers so you can quickly buy one as soon as they become available here.

With a 5G router, you will in the future ensure a strong wireless connection, provided your housing situation allows it.

Remember that initially, it will primarily be homes in larger populated areas that will receive the strongest connections.

Until masts are set up throughout the country, people in less populated areas will have to wait a little longer before they can enjoy the full benefits of 5G networks.

The selection of 5G routers will grow and grow over the next period!

We are continuously getting more exciting 5G options added to our range so you can enjoy the new technology and get lightning-fast wireless internet.