A 4G network is an upgrade from the current 3G network which is designed to assist wireless devices in more proficient usefulness of wireless networks. 4G network services will have faster and clearer service for such things as voice calls, internet usage through a cell phone, along with video calls. It may seem hard to believe that we need faster and clearer reception in our wireless devices but society keeps pushing these advancements to help assist us in our everyday new natural form of communication through cell phones. Therefore, all the major cell phone service providers are looking into getting these 4G networks in the near future, one of which is Verizon Wireless which plans on having the 4G network available on their phones as early as 2010.
Wireless communication standards is one place our nation falls severely short in terms of technology. Other countries have had 4G networks for a few years now and we are just starting to say, "Hey, that sounds like a good idea" This is true for our other network infrastructure as well. Some Asian and European countries have had fiber optic network connections everywhere for years, and they are 10 times as fast as what Verizon and AT&T offer here. Even though 4G is supposed to be a wireless cell phone network it is even viable to compete with DSL and dial up for home network connections. This may be the beginning of the elimination of wiring in our homes.
ReplyDelete4G networks is something new to me. After knowing about 4G networks i think it would be really helpful to people because it will have the faster version. People in this generation and later generation will need networks that are faster and more advanced than what we have right now. Today internet is been used by everyone for research, movies, song, entertainment and also business and we do need a faster internet speed. 4G networks is going to come soon it says then it would be great and really helpful to people specially students.
ReplyDeleteI have heard about 3G networks before but wasn't even really sure what that meant. After reading about 4G, its amazing that we need faster service. It's believable though because so many people are now using these new advances. Cell phones are extremely popular. In order for the companies to survive there has to be fast service and it also needs to be clear as well. It's also amazing to see how fast this new upgrade is coming..2010 thats just around the corner. Great blog!
ReplyDeleteThere is only one way and that is up and of course wireless. As more service is demanded, so it will be provided. With more people than ever using cell phones and wireless connections which connect to the wireless cellular networks it will only bring more need for faster and more reliable service. While 3G[eneration] was "okay" in 2008; 2009 is a whole different story. Services are going to need upgrading as thousands more sign up for their 2-year "contract of hell." As technology further advances so will the mobility and feature of connecting on the go. But luckily as this technology grows, so will the ability to stay connected; hopefully.
ReplyDeletei think this is just another step. i wouldnt be surprised if the cell phones come out with 4g network next month! because this type of technology grows really fast and it is only better for us. i dont see any disadvantages in this.
ReplyDeleteSometimes with 3g networks drop calls and have unclear reception but that will end with the 4g network. It will allow for clearer reception between caller and may also lead to widespread internet use through their phones. 4g will allow for instant access for everything, the 3g network was quick but waiting for a minute or two isnt out of the ordinary. With 4g no one will wait, when using the internet the second the user clicks on a link or sends a text message it will instantly load a website or send that text. 4g could also elminate the worry of not having service with the advances in technology service will be available everywhere for all people with cell phones.
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