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| Checking in on the latest tech news, you have | | | | 3. Will system outages mean total loss of service? |
| probably been unable to ignore the notices on 4G | | | | Putting your trust into a new wireless internet |
| wireless technology. Originally conceived of as a way | | | | network could be scary, especially if you have |
| to get broadband internet service from any mobile | | | | experienced problems with 3G service and are looking |
| device, the trend toward home service is opening | | | | for a way out. What will happen if the new |
| some eyes. Is there any reason not to expect this | | | | technology breaks down and you are on the road? |
| technology to take over the entire internet service | | | | Such an event could be disastrous if you are working |
| industry? Before you decide for sure, you should | | | | or were expecting to be in touch. Fortunately, the |
| know what the 4G network is allowing customers to | | | | introduction of the network was preceded by |
| do on the road and then see what it can do for you | | | | innumerable tests, making the connection secure and |
| overall. | | | | powerful. If you wander out of the coverage zone, |
| | | | | you will be directed to the next best wireless |
| 1. Can it work as strong inside as out? Before you | | | | network. |
| start sizing up whether this mobile internet service will | | | | |
| work well in your home, you should determine where | | | | 4. Are there still as many dead zones? Another |
| it works best and why. Since high bandwidths in | | | | concern for 3G subscribers is getting hamstrung in |
| home service are not uncommon these days, the | | | | some of the notorious dead zones around town. The |
| true test will be on the road. While you are testing its | | | | new protocol has limited these spots dramatically, |
| capabilities in this aspect, you can check on the | | | | with most users reporting no problems whatsoever. |
| security while you operate online, plus the clarity in | | | | It appears that the goal of creating a superior |
| sound when you talk on the phone. A superior | | | | network was realized. |
| network connection will betray itself in every form. | | | | |
| | | | | 5. Can other typical home internet features be |
| 2. Are video feeds still problematic? One of the | | | | included? Many home internet subscribers have |
| biggest tests for the 4G network was the way in | | | | forgone their old landline telephone service in favor of |
| which it would handle video, both streaming live and | | | | the VOIP system. If you want to get that same |
| for downloads. Whole movies can be downloaded | | | | service going on the 4G network, the option to do |
| with relative ease on the new network, answering | | | | so is already available. When you look at all of the |
| the first question. As for live video feeds of sporting | | | | extras and packages involved with this network, you |
| events and other transmissions, the service has also | | | | might have a hard time seeing exactly what it cannot |
| been impressive. Everyone from sports fans to | | | | do. |