Another factor that contributes to the security of 5G is its more distributed network architecture, which means that information is processed closer to the device, rather than in a centralized location. This reduces the chance of data being intercepted at a single point of failure.
Although in the case of the 4G network there is network authentication as one of the security filters, its level of encryption is lower, so the latest generation option is more robust if you want to guarantee more security.
Why do users prefer 5G networks?
There are several reasons why users prefer 5G networks over 4G. But the main ones are based on lower latency and higher speed.
higher speed: The connection speed of 5G networks is significantly higher than that of 4G networks, which means that users can download and upload content at a much faster speed. This translates into a better user experience, especially for bandwidth-hungry applications like HD video streaming and online gaming.
Lower latency: Latency, or the time it takes for a device to communicate with the network, is significantly lower on 5G networks compared to 4G networks. This means that applications can respond more quickly, which improves the user experience.
Although, according to the GSMA, the main reasons are speed and lower latency, there are another couple of factors that affect opting for this new generation network, one of them is the capacity of this network, since more devices can be handled in 5G connected simultaneously without losing speed or connection quality. In addition, connectivity is better, since indoors it offers greater coverage indoors and outdoors, which improves connectivity in areas that were previously difficult to access.