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5G is the next generation of mobile cellular technology. Before you ask, it is not just faster 4G (although it can be up to 20 times quicker). 5G brings with it lower latency figures and higher bandwidths - that is, more data and quicker - and it’s more about what you can do with this extra girth that counts. 5G will mean some obvious improvements - like better sound quality for your streamed music and being able to play properly in time with other musicians online - but there are some other less obvious, yet far more exciting 5G musical possibilities. From enjoying a virtual band on stage to accessing a recording studio on your phone, 5G will transform the way we make and enjoy music, and it might just save the live music industry as we know it.
So let’s have a look at the big five advancements in music that 5G will bring…