Everything Investors Need To Know About 5G Data

On today’s episode of the Tech Talk Tuesday podcast, Content Writer Ryan McQueeney discussed the telecom industry’s emerging tech trend: 5G data. Find out why the 5G revolution is so important and learn what companies are investing in 5G right now!

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What is 5G?

The term “5G” is short for “5th generation mobile networks,” and it refers to the proposed telecommunications standards that will replace the current 4G standards. As mobile users begin to have new needs—thanks to emerging trends like the Internet of Things—the next set of standards will have to meet these demands (also read: How to Invest in the "Internet of Things").

How to Invest

There’s basically two schools of thought for investing in the 5G revolution right now.

For one, investors can dig into the semiconductor companies that are working on the actual hardware that will be needed to power 5G-enabled devices. Industry leaders like Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM) and Intel (NYSE:T) are working on 5G projects, and communications equipment makers like Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) and Nokia (NYSE:NOK) are also investing in new tech for 5G.

One could also focus in on telecom players, especially those with spectrum licenses in the millimeter wave bands. Giants like AT&T (NYSE:T) , Verizon (NYSE:VZ) , and T-Mobile (NYSE:T) have recently bolstered their millimeter wave band portfolios, while smaller firms like Straight Path Communications (NYSE:T) are now takeover targets thanks to their spectrum licenses.

Bottom Line

5G is going to have an immediate global impact upon its rollout, and testing is starting to get underway right now. Don’t miss out on this world-changing tech trend—educate yourself and learn how to invest in 5G immediately.

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