Where is 5G already available in Brazil? The secret behind the new technology

Did you know that 5G is already a reality? And Brazil has already received the technology. Find out where 5G is already available in Brazil!

It is a fact that the world is becoming increasingly connected. And to keep up with – and even be able to support – the constant growth in access and the sending and receiving of data, the internet also needs to evolve along with it.

Who remembers the early days of the internet, which was also known as dial-up internet? Those who lived through that period of the internet know how much we have evolved since then.

At that time – when the internet was just starting to become popular, but was still far from being as present on cell phones and becoming as successful as it is today – downloading any type of content was a real sacrifice.

But, as the years went by and technologies advanced more and more, the way we use the internet and how we communicate improved more and more, until we got to where we are today,

And although it is all the result of a series of factors, one specific technology stood out for playing a key role in this evolution. We are talking about mobile networks, also known as 3G, 4G and the more recent 5G.

But what does the arrival of this new generation of broadband internet mean for us and our cell phones? What are the main characteristics of this technology? And where is 5G already available in Brazil?

These and other questions will be answered throughout this special content we have created about this technology.

Here, you will learn the main information about the fifth generation of the internet and better understand what impact this new development will have on our lives.

And we can already say that, by all indications, this new generation will go beyond the limits of cell phones and reach areas of our daily lives.

3G, 4G and 5G: What is the difference between the three generations of internet?

Before we get into the topic of 5G itself, we think it’s important to explain a little more about the technologies and the differences between them.

Even though mobile internet on cell phones is increasingly present in our daily lives, there are still many doubts regarding how each of these generations, which are considered the most popular, works.

In general, the evolution of the technologies that make up the mobile networks we use on our cell phones can be easily compared with the generations of smartphones we know today.

This is because, with each new model, technology is improving and reaching new levels when it comes to connection itself.

So much so that the G used to name each of these versions means 'generation'.

3G was the third generation of this technology. Launched in the early 2000s – even though it became popular here in Brazil much later – this generation was a true watershed, as it was the technology that allowed access to the internet and the use of social networks via cell phones.

4G started to appear in the early 2010s.

Featuring considerable improvements over the previous generation – in connection speed, data traffic capacity and signal stability – 4G arrived with a bang.

It was through this connection that the consumption of films, series and videos became popular, since the speed was much higher than 3G, allowing the consumption of this content wherever you are, without worries.

And now that you know the differences between these generations, let's talk more about 5G – and all the new features that this new generation promises to bring – in the next topic!

Learn more about 5G internet

Now it's time to learn a little more about this technology that is so important for our communication and our daily lives.

5G is the new generation of current mobile internet.

According to expectations, the arrival of 5G will provide incredible speed in receiving and sending larger files, in addition to allowing connections to become more stable.

Studies have shown that the speed of 5G when fully operational will be around 100x faster than 4G technology.

In addition to these almost instant downloads, other sectors will also benefit from the arrival of this new generation, such as the development of projects such as smart cities and, with the ideal structure, even the performance of remote surgeries, with the doctor and patient being in different locations. 

Where is 5G already available in Brazil?

As you may have noticed with previous generations, access to these new versions of the internet does not happen overnight.

Although it may seem simple, implementing these technologies on a large scale – such as in a country the size of Brazil – is something that requires specific structures and conditions to function correctly.

In other words: it may take some time for this new generation of mobile internet to be accessed by Brazilians in all states.

But when it comes to where 5G is already available in Brazil, the answer is already promising.

At this point, the new generation is already operating in Brasília. To this end, operators Claro, Tim and Vivo invested in the installation of 300 stations – 100 of each – spread throughout the Federal District.

Other cities in Brazil, such as São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre and João Pessoa, should be the next to receive the technology, representing a second stage in the distribution of the technology.

However, there is still no set date for this to occur.

However, according to the National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel), the deadline for all Brazilian capitals to start receiving the 5G signal is September 29, 2022.

Now we just have to wait and hope that this new generation of mobile internet arrives faster in Brazilian cities, improving internet quality.

This will allow more and more people to use this new feature.

After all, in addition to its use for entertainment, the arrival of 5G is also an important step for the development of sectors such as health and education.

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