| The wireless mobile networks have come a long | | | | consistently breaking 5 MB for downloads (!). |
| way since the days when 2G service was hot. | | | | 3. 4G service is internet-first. If you get into the |
| Texting was certainly a convenient way to get | | | | issue on a deeper level, you might want to know |
| short messages across without clearing your | | | | why the 3G network has the weaknesses it does. |
| throat, but beyond that it has little consequence | | | | On many levels, it was admirable for service |
| on business activities. Full-scale wireless internet, | | | | providers to come out with the network when |
| on the other hand, has had a major impact on | | | | they did, but it is certainly a talk-first, |
| business and personal relations alike. Even further | | | | internet-second network. 4th generation protocol |
| advances are now available with 4G service. Here | | | | is designed to tackle the same jobs which home |
| are 5 points for 3G subscribers who are | | | | internet providers can handle, but do them on the |
| considering a switch. | | | | road. |
| 1. You can pull off the switch overnight. First of all, | | | | 4. You can feel free to move around the city at |
| you should know that you can get onto the 4G | | | | will. Dead zones, weak corners, cool spots: Such |
| network in a twenty-four hour time frame. | | | | things are a part of life for the 3G subscriber |
| Whether your contract is ending soon or you | | | | trying to fearlessly navigate about town. You |
| have decided it's time to cut the cord with a 3G | | | | have to watch out for certain neighborhoods or |
| provider, you can place your order in the | | | | blocks when you need to be in touch, making the |
| afternoon on a Monday and have the goods at | | | | idea of roaming less than exciting. 4th generation |
| your house on Tuesday, ready to be activated. If | | | | coverage is city-wide (sometimes larger), giving |
| you recall the setup for internet services in the | | | | subscribers the option of roaming without losing |
| past, this factor is going to be very appealing. | | | | out on internet at the same time. |
| 2. There is a lot of time to be saved. You've | | | | 5. Switching mobile providers could kill two birds |
| probably run into your share of speed bumps | | | | with one stone. If leaving 3G coverage behind is in |
| when working on the 3G network over the years. | | | | order, you might want to keep on going and take |
| In fact, you might have adapted so much to the | | | | care of the home internet question as well. 4th |
| speeds of 3G coverage that you take it for | | | | generation wireless coverage is proving to be |
| granted while on the road. If you want to turn | | | | superior to home broadband providers. Would a |
| this negative assumption about wireless service | | | | double-switch solve two problems at once? You |
| around, try the 4G device of a friend or one | | | | may be able to get a great price if you take on a |
| from a dealer. You should notice the major | | | | double bill. |
| upgrade in the first few minutes. Speeds are | | | | |