5G and silverSilver to Play a Critical Role in 5G Technologies WASHINGTON, March 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 5G is not just an incremental improvement over 4G it is the next major evolution of mobile communication technology. It will massively improve download speeds and reduce latency, but more importantly, it will facilitate significant technological progress in a whole range of sectors, such as the Internet of Things and autonomous driving. The electronic components that enable 5G technology will rely strongly on silver to make the global 5G platform perform seamlessly. In a future 5G connected world, silver will be a necessary component in almost all aspects of this technology, resulting in yet another end-use for silver in an already vast and versatile demand portfolio. To better understand silvers use in the next generation of 5G technology, the Silver Institute today released a Market Trend Report, entitled Silvers Role in a Future 5G Connected World, authored by the research firm Precious Metals Commodity Management. At present, 5G deployment is still in its early stages, and as such, 5G-related silver demand currently constitutes approximately 7.5 million ounces (Moz). With the rollout of 5G in the coming years, however, silvers role in the electronic applications used in 5G is forecast to rise significantly to approximately 16 Moz by 2025 and as much as 23 Moz by 2030, which would represent a 206 percent increase over today. For comparison purposes, in 2010, silvers use in the once emerging photovoltaic industry was approximately 40 Moz, and by 2018 it stood at 80.5 Moz.