| 4G Internet is a relatively new technology, but it | | | | this type of new mobile Internet technology has |
| offers tons of new options compared to older | | | | more bandwidth, it basically can handle more traffic |
| networks. You've probably already heard a lot about | | | | at once. Think of the Internet as a big pipe that |
| what separates 3G networks from the older 2G | | | | connects your computer to the rest of the World |
| networks. Basically G stands for generation, so each | | | | Wide Web. A high bandwidth connection is like a |
| time you add a new number in front of that G, | | | | really big pipe, which allows more information to flow |
| you're dealing with major changes and upgrades, | | | | both ways at the same time. You can multi-task |
| enough that the new technology is considered an | | | | more easily on a high bandwidth connection. |
| entirely different generation of Internet accessibility in | | | | Right now, almost all home Internet connections are |
| the mobile world. So, what separates the generations | | | | high bandwidth, which is why you can watch a movie |
| from one another? More specifically, what makes 4G | | | | on one side of your screen while you go shopping |
| mobile Internet better than its 3G predecessor? | | | | online, chat, and check your email on the other side |
| There are a few things that set it apart: faster | | | | of your screen. Now, high bandwidth 4G mobile |
| speeds, more bandwidth, and more reliability. | | | | Internet is able to allow you to do the same things |
| It is estimated that with each major generational | | | | when you're on the road. Although your bandwidth |
| jump of the Internet, speeds ramp up by double | | | | won't be as high as it would be if you were, say, |
| what they were before. This means that 3G Internet | | | | taking in the absolute best at-home service, it will still |
| is about twice as fast as 2G, and it means that 4G is | | | | be a lot higher than older mobile networks and will |
| twice as fast as 3G. Basically, this new Internet | | | | allow you to do more faster. |
| technology is about as fast as a good broadband | | | | Plus, this type of Internet connection is also more |
| connection for your home, so anything you can do at | | | | reliable than its 2G and 3G counterparts. Now, keep in |
| home, you can also do on the road. Previously the | | | | mind that this doesn't mean that you can get 4G |
| slower speeds of mobile Internet meant that people | | | | Internet anywhere. On the contrary, its limited scope |
| mainly used it for minor web surfing, checking email, | | | | is probably the worst thing about 4G Internet at the |
| and similar functions. Now, though you can do | | | | moment, but it is only limited because it is a new |
| everything on your mobile connection that you could | | | | technology. When you're within range of the Internet |
| do at home, including surfing the web at faster | | | | service that you're using, you'll be able to use a more |
| speeds and even downloading streaming content. | | | | reliable signal, which means less disconnecting and |
| With better speed also comes more bandwidth. Since | | | | time spent waiting. |