We’re the first to admit that we’re not shy about loading up on tech acronyms. Today, the reader receives a particularly hefty dose of the alphabet as we discuss the mobile standards GSM, CDMA and LTE. If nothing else, remember … Continue reading
Blocks & Bands—The Spectrum of LTE Frequencies
Long Term Evolution, or LTE, is the cellular technology driving today’s mobile devices. As we mentioned previously, comparing 4G to LTE is like describing a stop on a long journey with 5G the next destination on the horizon. Also, LTE … Continue reading
LTE-M—Today’s Communication Standard for the Internet of Things
In 1967 counterculture writer Richard Brautigan published a poem called “All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace” which in its quirky way foresaw the coming tech revolution of the 21st century, namely the Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine … Continue reading
Is WiMAX Windstream’s Ticket to Fixed Wireless Market Share in the U.S.?
Fixed wireless services have long been a staple of communications in lesser-developed countries (LDCs), particularly those with little wireline infrastructure. Rather than plow scarce resources into increasingly obsolete wireline technologies, LDCs opted instead for wireless technologies with their cheaper construction … Continue reading
WiMAX: A Contender or a Pretender for 4G Wireless?
Wi-MAX: sounds like bigger and better Wi-Fi. Indeed it is, and people all over the world use this IP-based platform to access the Internet. (Unless you’re a Sprint customer; more on that below.) WiMAX is an acronym for Worldwide Interoperability … Continue reading
What on earth is LTE?
The initials stand for Long Term Evolution but the term sounds more akin to anthropology than technology. Network engineers tend to talk around the phrase rather than define it. Many (particularly marketers) equate LTE with 4G, as if they were … Continue reading
Understanding LTE Advanced
Not too long ago, 4G LTE was introduced as the fastest form of wireless connectivity. Now wireless carriers around the world are working on faster and reliable access with LTE Advanced technology. Mobile data traffic has been rapidly expanding and … Continue reading
What is Voice over LTE and How Does It Work?
The technology which is used to implement Voice over LTE has been advancing in recent years. However, many analysts predict that Voice over LTE will not be fully rolled out until the year 2015. Many of the cellular carriers are … Continue reading
Understanding 4G Antennas
Understanding 4G antennas is the first step toward choosing the right antenna for your device and wireless service. Although 3G and 4G antennas follow the same basic principles, there are many other factors that come into play when using a … Continue reading
Yes Unveils the Eclipse 4G Phone
If you were under the impression that cell phone carriers such as Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon were producing the fastest 4G phones, a company known as Yes which is less than two years old recently launched the Eclipse 4G phone … Continue reading
Understanding the Difference between WiFi, 3G and 4G
High speed broadband wireless Internet is becoming more widely available in many different parts of the globe and is delivered in a wider variety of different types of connections. For people who are in the market for a smartphone or … Continue reading
Understanding 3G and 4G Coverage Map Challenges
If you have ever relied on a 3G or 4G coverage map to provide you with some direction as to where coverage is available, it is likely you came across some challenges associated with availability and reliability when it comes … Continue reading
Verizon Unveils New 4G Wireless Innovations at CES 2012
Verizon recently showcased a line of new 4G wireless devices at the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this year. The new devices utilize the Verizon’s 4G LTE network and have been developed from Verizon Innovation Centers one of which is in … Continue reading
HELIAX 3.0 Delivers Hybrid Fiber and Coaxial Options for LTE Technology
Cellular network infrastructure presents a lot of challenges for network operators in terms of improving efficiency, increasing capacity to meet mobile device demands, and enhancing the speed of connectivity to accommodate bandwidth intensive applications, to name a few challenges. Cellular … Continue reading
An Overview of 4G Network Communications
4G is the newest generation of high speed wireless broadband technology which offers a higher rate of data transfer than 3G technology. The higher rate of data transfer accommodates more applications that demand a high speed Internet connection in order … Continue reading
A Review of Clear Internet
If you are unfamiliar with Clear Internet it refers to WiMAX or 4G Internet connectivity. This is the latest form of high speed broadband Internet with CLEAR formerly being the Clearwire company. This type of broadband connectivity is known as … Continue reading
What to Expect from 4G Internet Providers
There are an increasing number of mobile broadband providers that are offering 4G Internet which is the next generation of 3G Internet. 4G is known as the next generation of Internet connectivity since it offers faster speeds than most of … Continue reading
Advantages of 4G Internet Coverage
If you have read a lot about the latest technologies you will find that 4G Internet coverage has taken the front stage as the next generation form of high speed wireless connectivity. Although 4G is fairly new to the world … Continue reading
4G Hotspot Tips Consumers Should Be Aware Of
Everywhere you look you see advertisements from cell phone carriers regarding 4G coverage and since you see the promotions so frequently it almost appears as if 4G has arrived. The truth is 4G has not completely arrived yet and when … Continue reading
Tips on Using 4G Wireless Internet
4G Internet is fourth generation wireless Internet technology which offers a few more advantages than its predecessor, 3G. Where 3G provides a faster data transfer rate, 4G offers a more inexpensive way to connect to the Internet while providing a … Continue reading