You don’t have to be a geek to know that 5G wireless technology is the next big thing. And like most big things, the stakes are high. As the country’s leading wireless companies prepare to invest millions of dollars in marketing, infrastructure and acquisitions, the race is on to win the hearts of American consumers and the approval of federal policymakers.  

The latest wave of TV commercials heralding the many benefits of 5G technology is no coincidence. These ads are a timely reminder that the next generation of cellular service is here for some and coming to a neighborhood near you. The images convey a world of boundless connectivity and seamless communications just around the corner. Each of America’s top wireless providers is laying claim to the lead position in building and bringing 5G to the market very, very soon.  

If you somehow missed all the hype, simply stated, 5G stands for the “fifth generation” of wireless telecommunications services. In cellular chronology, 1G, or the first generation of wireless, was all about voice — and boy did we embrace the mobile phones in our cars and in our hands — however clunky they were by today’s standards. 3G laid the foundation for today’s smartphones and 4G built the app economy with even more speed and data capabilities.