5G had a slow and messy start. New 5G technologies could finally bring the faster networks we were promised.

• The 5G rollout has been slow and underwhelming, not delivering on its promised benefits.
• But there are blue skies ahead as 5G advancements finally arrive.
• Discussions about 6G are well underway — but don't expect it to arrive for several years.

At this point, it seems fair to call it: The arrival of 5G has been a little underwhelming.

A few years ago, carriers and tech companies were heralding the arrival of 5G and hyping its possibilities. It would have huge capacity and low latency. It would be a boon for autonomous driving and the connected home. 5G would do it all.

And then it didn't. Or at least, it hasn't yet.