ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT 4G, LTE, PROS AND CONS OF 4G LTE.

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Everybody loves speedy internet, so its no surprise that every major telecom firm in the country is working to make it even faster. Smartphones, watches, homes and cars are increasingly requiring stable internet connection. When you're looking at buying a new phone, you might find that there are way too many acronyms to choose from between CDMA, GSM, LTE and Wimax; the list goes on and on. What does any of these mean? It can be easier to focus simply on the differences in these networks as they apply to you directly. The simplest explanation is that the G in 4G stands for generation (i.e 4th Generation) of mobile data technology as defined by the radio sector of the International Telecommunication Union(ITU)

WHAT IS 4G?
4G: is the fourth generation of wideband of electromagnetic frequency technology which supersedes 3G. A 4G system must make available some abilities defined by the ITU. Noumenon applications of 4G includes; video conferencing, high-definition mobile TV, 3D television and so on.

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The ITU set standards for 4G connectivity in March 2008, requiring all services described as 4G to adhere to a set of speed and connection standards. For mobile use, including smartphones and tablets, connection speed needs to have a peak of at least 100megabits per second and for more stationary uses such as mobile hotspot at least 1 gigabits per second.
When these standards were announced, these speeds were unheard of in the practical world, because they were intended as a target for technology developers, a point that marked a significant jump over the current technology. Over time, the systems that power these networks have caught-up, not just in the sense that new broadcasting methods have found their way into products, but rhe previously established 3G networks have been improved to the point that they can be classified as 4G.

WHAT IS LTE?
LTE: means LONG TERM EVOLUTIONS. It outbrings very high data speeds. LTE is a fourth generation of telecommunications technology.

LTE not as much as a technology, as it is the path followed to achieve 4G speed. As it stands, most of the time when your phone displays the "4G" symbol in the upper right corner, it doesn't really mean it. When the ITU set the minimum speed for 4G, they were a bit unreachable despite the amount of money tech manufacturers put into achieving them. In response, the regulatory body decides that LTE, the name given to the technology used in pursuit of those standards, could be labeled as 4G if it provided a substantial improvement over the 3G technology.
ImmediateLy networks began advertising their connections as 4G LTE, a marketing technique that allowed them to claim next generation connectivity without having to reach the actual required number first; its not entirely tricky though despite inconsistent speeds depending between 3G and 4G immediately noticeable. To make matters more confusing, you'll also likely come across LTE-A at some point. This stands for Long Term Evolution Advanced, and it takes us a step closer to proper 4G. It offers faster speeds and greater stability than normal LTE. It also backwards compatible and works by aggregating channels, so instead of connecting to the strongest signal in your vicinity, you can download data from multiple sources at the same time.
So the real question here is, can you feel a difference between 4G and LTE networks? Is the speed of loading a page or downloading an app on your handheld device device a lot faster if you have LTE technology built-in? Probably not, unless you live in a city while the difference between slower 3G networks and new 4G or LTE networks is certainly very noticeable many of the 4G ans "true 4G" networks have upload and download speeds that are almost identical. The roll out of LTE-A is sarting to make a difference, but your mileage may vary. For now LTE-A is the fastest connection available for wireless networks. LTE brings the fourth generation of telecommunications technology, you can enjoy high-data speeds, HD video streaming, extremely fast downloads, online gaming and so much more.

CHALLENGES OF USING 4G,LTE

1)When comparing the two, one challenge of using 4G and 4G LTE- If you're actually using 3G , you will probably need to purchase a new smart phone with 4G capabilities. 3G devices simply cannot provide the 4G experience. You must also be in an area that offers a 4G network. If you want to use 4G LTE, your device must support it and you must be in an area that delivers 4G LTE services.
Another challenge is choosing a cell phone carrier that offers 4G or 4G LTE service. 4G is offered in most areas, but now 4G LTE may not be available. That's why its important to check your carrier's coverage map. If experiencing 4G LTE is something that matters to you, you will need to find a carrier that offers the most 4G LTE coverage.

CHOOSING 4G OR 4G LTE
Choosing 4G or 4G LTE comes down to what speed you require or prefer. If you need or want the faster speeds available, you will want to buy a smart phone that supports 4G LTE. In addition, you will want to check the coverage maps for different carriers to see who offers 4G -LTE in the most areas or at least the areas where you spend most time such as your home or your work-place. It is a good idea to visit a wireless retail location to test the difference between the network speeds your self. Your will find noticeable difference between 3G, 4G and 4G LTE.

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