This document provides an overview of 5G technology, including its objectives and architecture. 5G is expected to offer data rates over 1 Gbps, support for high capacity and numbers of connections, and new capabilities like integrated access across cell towers and WiFi. It will require integration across standards and a common infrastructure platform. Challenges include integrating various standards and ensuring high redundancy across the core network. 5G networks are expected to launch around 2020 and enable new applications requiring high bandwidth and low latency.