5G is the next generation of high-capacity wireless technology intended to support fixed and mobile broadband. With peak speeds exceeding 1 Gbps and latencies on the order of 1 ms, 5G will complement rather than replace existing generations of wireless technology with fiber-speed performance. In a new industry perspective, Managing Director David Waite describes the motivations behind 5G, its role in the access network, and the 5G investment case for fixed residential broadband.