Each generation has set out to fix the flaws of its predecessor: GSM fixed the security weaknesses of
analog telephony, 3G was meant to sort out GSM’s lack of mobile data and, given it didn’t much
succeed, 4G was needed to finally make consuming data less of an unpleasant experience. Here’s
what it’s trying to accomplish and how. And, why 5G could be the last standard we ever need.
