4G mobile broadband
3G technology made accessing the internet on mobile phones and on laptops (via dongles/modems). With speeds of up to 7.2Mb, 3G is fast... but not fast enough.
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With both the mobile and wireless broadband industries moving at break-neck speeds it was only a matter of time before 3G was overtaken. That's where 4G comes into the picture. An abbreviation for fourth generation communications system also known as 'beyond 3G', 4G will be able to give consumers a more complete mobile broadband experience.
4G will see voice, data, mobile internet and streamed multimedia being accessed on an anytime-anywhere basis at faster speeds than ever before.
Mobile broadband and 4G
Though 4G technologies are still being developed, it is mooted that 4G will revolutionise mobile broadband.
- Speeds of 15 to 30Mb rising to 100Mb
- Potential of always-on mobile broadband
- Greater spectral efficiency
- Seamless global roaming
- Ability to gain connection when travelling at high speeds
The development of 4G is most certainly have a positive impact on mobile broadband, the spectral efficiency that it promises will mean that networks do not become clogged with users and customers will have a faster and better quality connection at all times.
Currently speeds of up to 7.2Mb are available on mobile broadband networks, though 3.6Mb has become the standard speed.
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