In the modern era, experts are busy in the race to introduce technology faster and faster. Be it computing devices, laptops, or smartphones, we want them to display the results of a given command within seconds. Today this has become quite possible, as many tasks are performed by computer devices in seconds, yet there are tasks that require a little time to complete, such as large multimedia files, apps, and software. Downloading etc.

Advancements in Technology

Today's technology is much faster than in the past. An example of this is that all the features of a computer are included in a cell phone. Now the focus of attention of experts along with consumers is smartphone and cellular technology.

That's why cellular technology is moving beyond 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G and entering the astonishing and fastest era of 5G. And in a few months, the 5G service will initially be launched in five major cities.

Comparing 4G and 5G

According to experts, high frequency and bandwidth will be used in this generation. Through this, users will be able to download and upload files, songs, videos, and app data many times faster than in the past. Ten gigabytes per second can be transferred with this technology. Until now, frequencies of 700 MHz to 6 GHz were being used for GNets.

But 5G will use frequencies between twenty eight and one hundred gigahertz. According to a report, 4G Internet was ten times faster than 3G, but 5G will work 1000 times faster than 4G. According to a Swedish telecommunications company, forty percent of the world population will be using 5G technology in 2024.

Health Concerns Related to 5G

A few years ago, about 250 scientists from around the world filed a petition at the United Nations, which was also signed by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Experts say that radiation from smartphones and radio antennas produces electromagnetic fields, or electromotive force (EMF), which are increasing the incidence of malignant diseases such as cancer. Risk factors include cellular stress, release of harmful molecules, genetic damage, changes in the structure and function of the reproductive system, and impaired memory.

Apart from this, the radiation emitted from the mobile affects human behavior along with the nervous system. According to a report, smartphone signals cause stress to the reproductive system, electrical changes in the human brain, and damage to DNA. 

Scientists say that not only humans but also animals and plants are affected by its harmful effects. According to the research of Sara Draisen, an expert at Aachen University in Germany, rats were kept under the influence of an electromagnetic field for about 9 hours a day for two years. In these two years, there were considerable changes in the nervous system, brain, heart, and reproductive system of the rats.

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The Technical Side of 5G

The very fast speed of 5G technology can be estimated from its downloading, which will be 1 gigabyte per second. That means you will be able to download even the largest file in 1 second easily. The connection between 4G devices is 50 milliseconds.

There is a delay, so in 5G technology this interval will be reduced to just 1 millisecond. The very fast waves of 5G are called millimeter waves (MMW). Their frequency is between 30 and 300 GHz, and the capacity of these frequency bands is very wide. Their range is also limited.

Because of this, buildings, vehicles, and trees become obstacles in the way of these waves. Scientists have come up with a solution in the form of a "small cell antenna." These antennas are placed from a distance of 500 feet, and these cells are active around the clock. Their height is 4 feet. These small cells can be attached to telephones, electricity poles, and installed in the ground. Remember that their side effects are very harmful to human health.

According to a research report, there were 320,000 4G cell antennas in the US in 2017. 1G, 2G, 3G, and 4G frequencies range from 1 to 5 GHz, while 5G cellular technology ranges from 24 to 90 GHz. The rays of these waves are very dangerous for human health.