What is a 4G Network?
The 4G network is the fourth generation of wireless communication. While still in development, the foundations for the replacement of the present network is currently being researched and constructed by the cellular phone industry and other technology developers. The overall goal for the network is to provide a comprehensive and secure Internet Protocol solution with much faster data speeds than previous generations. The first wireless network, known as 1G, was founded during the 1980s. 2G was introduced in the early 1990s as a way of allowing more transmissions to occur per communication channel. The foundations of 3G were established in the late 1990s and have been implemented throughout the majority of the world as of the early 21st century. While the 3G network was the first to allow for multimedia applications, 4G promises to take this basic technology and amplify its usage. The specifics of the 4G network are geared towards a higher quality of service. Better reception and less d
While there are many of us in the market place who are still coming to terms with the increased services and functionality offered by 3G mobile phone handsets and networks, it appears that 4G is on the way! What is 4G, when will it be with us and is it worth it? As you might guess, 4G is the next generation of mobile phone networks beyond 3G. It is set to offer multi media services including voice, data, TV and messaging services which are way and above what is currently available. The term 4G is set to be connected with data speeds of at least 100MBs, continuous and smooth roaming around the world and a service which is both quicker and more efficient than what is currently available. Why have they moved to 4G before 3G has been fully exploited? This is always the danger of investing into mobile phone networks, the speed at which technology and consumer demands move. The mobile phone companies spent billions of dollars on 3G networks and it looks as though many of these will be bypass
