With 5G solutions still being in the design phase, NXP delivers RF solutions based to meet the growing data demand. These solutions are called 4.5G and are based on smart combinations of existing 4G and Wi-Fi technology and will enable a high throughput internet connections everywhere on this planet. This lecture will show you the existing 4G and Wi-Fi RF solutions and how they can be utilized for 4.5 G networks and which steps need to be taken to bring these solutions towards the 5G network.