Difference between LTE and 5G

Published on 08-May-2023

The world of wireless communication has witnessed a rapid evolution in recent years. The introduction of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology brought about a significant improvement in data transfer speeds and network reliability. However, with the advent of the fifth-generation (5G) wireless network, the world is set to experience a revolutionary change in mobile communication.

Difference between LTE and 5G

Features	LTE	5G
Definition	4G network technology standard	Next-generation mobile network standard
Speed	Maximum download speed of up to 1 Gbps	Maximum download speed of up to 20 Gbps
Latency	10-50 milliseconds	1-10 milliseconds
Network Architecture	Flat network architecture	Cloud-native network architecture
Spectrum	Uses licensed spectrum	Uses licensed and unlicensed spectrum
Frequency Bands	Limited number of frequency bands	Large number of frequency bands
Efficiency	Efficient for high-speed data	Efficient for both high-speed data and low-power IoT devices
Capacity	Limited capacity for large-scale IoT	High capacity for large-scale IoT
Security	Supports secure communication protocols	Enhanced security and privacy protocols
Deployment	Widely deployed worldwide	Still in early stages of deploymen