What is the difference between 4G and 5G for business?

The key differences between 4G and 5G for business users are:

Speed:

• 4G: typical speeds of 20-50 Mbps
• 5G: typical speeds of 100-300 Mbps (up to 1Gbps in ideal conditions)

Latency (response time):

• 4G: around 30-50 milliseconds
• 5G: as low as 1-10 milliseconds

Capacity:

• 4G: can slow down significantly in busy areas
• 5G: handles many more simultaneous connections without degradation

Practical impact for business: 5G makes video conferencing smoother, cloud app access faster, and large file transfers near-instant. However, 4G remains perfectly adequate for most standard business use including email, web browsing, and voice calls.

Coverage: 4G covers over 99% of the UK population. 5G is currently available in most major cities and towns, with coverage expanding monthly.

Connection Technologies includes 5G access in all new contracts at no extra cost. We can advise whether 5G coverage is available at your specific locations. Contact us to discuss your needs.