Why the Military Is Leading the Charge on 5G Jackie Niam/iStock.com email April 21, 2021 11:00 AM ET It’s not unlike the way that the military heavily invested in radar technology during World War II. By now, many of us are already experiencing the tip of the iceberg when it comes to 5G technology. Even my personal smartphone occasionally flashes up the 5G symbol when I’m streaming something or using a web application. Unfortunately for me, I don’t see too much of a difference between 4G and 5G networking, but again, most of us only get to see the tiniest bit of what 5G can offer.