4G Becomes U.S. Standard Speed in 2015
With Sprint’s newest 4G network already receiving good reviews in the cities it has been tested in, it’s unlikely any wireless carrier will continue to focus on updating their 3G connections. At the moment, T-Mobile remains the only carrier without immediate plans to move into 4G, though it has introduced plans to start 3.5G networks, an update to current 3G standards some are calling the wireless company’s baby steps.
In the same way Apple has already dropped support for their “outdated” first and second generation iPhones, wireless carriers will likely take the plunge into 4G now, instead of waiting for Sprint or Verizon to fully implement it first. In fact, 4G actually surpasses most broadband speeds, so businesses that are looking to gain an edge will jump on the 4G bandwagon instead of traditional internet carriers like Comcast, Roadrunner, and Dish Network.
Mobile plans will stay the same, with unlimited plans staying at roughly $30 a month. Sprint’s current and Verizon’s estimated 2011 4G solutions will pull customers from other carriers, making the 4G change much more affordable for personal users.
For businesses looking to upgrade, you’ll have to consider where it is used first. If you spend your time in or around large commercial steel buildings, network coverage will still be spotty. In an open area, Sprint has already lowered it’s monthly unlimited 3G/4G plans by $10, making the monthly internet service fees $59. According to Sprint, they’re still working on expanding coverage most likely the result of cities like Los Angeles and Boston that are covered in commercial metal buildings.
For the time being, 3G will be the highest standard network in the United States for both wireless as well as home users. Harbinger Capital Partners, led by Philip Falcone, and SkyTerra, have announced a merger to launch a nationwide 4G network that would cost over $4 billion to complete. The plan has already been approved by the FCC, which will hopefully help to spread out 4G availability beyond the current 11 states that have coverage in their metropolitan areas.
May 3rd, 2010 at 6:05 am
4G refers to the fourth generation of cellular wireless standards. It is a successor to 3G and 2G standards. The nomenclature of the generations generally refers to a change in the fundamental nature of the service. The first was the move from analogue (1G) to digital (2G) transmission. This was followed by multi-media support, spread spectrum transmission and at least 200 kbit/s (3G) and now 4G, which refers to all IP packet switched networks, mobile ultra-broadband (gigabit speed) access and multi-carrier transmission.
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May 5th, 2010 at 7:02 pm
This article is missing a ton of research.
“traditional internet carriers like Comcast, Roadrunner, and Dish Network.” - Dish Network is not an internet provider. They’re satellite TV, and don’t operate any internet service themselves.
You also don’t mention that Sprint’s 4G network is actually Clearwire’s 4G network - A venture that Sprint owns half of. Clearwire’s 4G service (called CLEAR) is actually cheaper than Sprint ($5/mo cheaper for the 3g/4g combined service, with a less expensive modem), and Clear’s own plans go as low as $40 for mobile access.
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