The story goes back four decades to the first generation of mobile networks, although its evolution has accelerated in recent years with the introduction of 4G and the incipient 5G.

The communication technologies used by data networks were named with the letter “G” because it refers to the designated generation. 1G, 2G, 3G, 4G (the current one) and 5G have substantial differences that changed the world.

What was each of them for? We explain it to you below:

1G (1979-1989)

Literally, it all started, it allowed communication between cell phones. The technological breakthrough meant mobility and the fact that computers did not need a physical connection.

2G (1991-2000)

A second technology was added to voice communication, which was the ability to send SMS messages; and message encryption. By that he refers to security and privacy.

3G (2001-2008)

It meant the arrival of mobile internet to our teams. Video calls began and the TV signal was enabled on cell phones.

4G (2009-2018)

It came along with video conferencing, HD television; the ability to play online games and generally fast mobile internet, even enabled the ability to bring the internet to other devices.

5G (2019)

It will enable faster file uploads and downloads, the use of augmented reality apps, and remote work that requires precision, such as remote vehicle driving.

6G (pilot 2026)

During the last few days , South Korea's declaration of intentions to work on the development of the next 6G was known, a network that could be 50 times faster than the current 5G, with transmission speeds of up to 1TB per second and a reduction latency up to 0.1 milliseconds, ten times lower than that of 5G.