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With the recent announcements from Apple to Verizon to T-Mobile and other companies, it is safe to say that 5G connectivity is finally here and available for consumers to use nationwide. So, what is 5G and what does it mean for consumers? Here, Mintel Senior Technology and Consumer Electronics Analyst Buddy Lo breaks down 5G in the simplest terms.

Buddy Lo
Buddy Lo

Buddy Lo is a Senior. Technology and Consumer Electronics analyst at Mintel. He is responsible for researching and writing reports on technology and consumer electronics.

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