5G is the hottest topic today. With the issuance of China‘s 5G commercial license, 5G will also accelerate its development.

Fiber optic products play an important role in 5G network transmission! When we talk, work, watch movies, or play games over the wireless Internet, the wireless nodes are actually connected to each other through a lot of fiber optic networks. Now, as 4G and 5G network wireless access points continue to expand, more and more fiber will be needed to meet the growing needs of these networks.

The relationship between fiber optics and 5G

Currently, 3G and 4G networks require the macro base station every few miles, which is usually located on towers or on the roofs of buildings. In the macro base station network, there are often gaps in network coverage due to signal blocking, so additional small base stations need to be deployed to fill or enhance the coverage of users.

5G networks need to use a tighter network of radio antennas to allow for extensive connections, low latency and high connection speeds. While there may be many variables, in some cases it may be necessary to deploy 5G small base stations every 500 feet or less. By deploying more base stations over a smaller area, the result is a denser, faster and more connected network.

So how will wireless networks change as they get denser? In short, wireless networks are "fiberglass" -- adding more fiber. The resulting advanced communications network enables fiber optics to reach further into the city and community, extending to street facilities and building facades.