AT&T to Launch 4G Network in Salt Lake City
AT&T to Launch 4G Network in Salt Lake
AT&T to Launch 4G Network in Salt Lake City
Last week AT&T announced that it will launch 4G LTE services over its own 4G network in the later part of this year in Salt Lake City to give competition to Verizon which also operates its own 4G LTE network in Utah.
With the advanced 4G technology mobile devices like computer tablets and cellphones are able to send and receive data up to 10 times faster than 3G networks. On these superfast networks users can stream movies and music, surf the Internet and download songs and apps at blazing speeds.
Jenifer Robertson, VP and General Manger for AT&T’s Rocky Mountain area said that the company is pleased to offer its 4G services to the residents of Salt Lake City. AT&T’s teams would work hard towards making the upcoming launch a success.
AT&T currently is using a form of 3G called HSPA which is compatible with select devices only including the latest iPhone 4S. Meanwhile its competitor, Verizon had already launched its 4G services in Salt Lake City in June last year and has even expanded its reach to areas around Ogden.
With the launch of AT&T’s 4G LTE service in Salt Lake City, its customers in this area can now get access to data speeds of up to 10 times faster than 3G networks and improve speeds for downloading movies, songs and applications.
AT&T did not specify as to when exactly the service would become available to its customers. Or will the service be extended beyond the city. But analysts feel that the start of AT&T’s 4G LTE service could coincide with the launch of new iPhone either in June or July this year. It is believed that the new iPhone will be compatible with 4G networks as the third generation iPad, launched in March last year is already 4G compatible.
Categories: 4G, At&t, Internet News, Utah, Wireless Tags: 4G, At&t, Salt Lake City, Wireless
AT&T Wins 4G Crown: WiMAX Worse Than 3G
AT&T Wins 4G Crown: WiMAX Worse Than 3G
AT&T Wins 4G Crown: WiMAX Worse Than 3G
In the latest survey published by PCWorld magazine last week, AT&T was then named as the best 4G carrier and T-Mobile USA the best 4G carrier beating rivals like Verizon and CenturyLink. The survey also highlighted that WiMAX was falling way behind its LTE rivals.
The survey found that amongst all wireless carriers AT&T had the best download speeds although Verizon’s LTE service did score better for upload speeds. In the 3G category, T- Mobile USA’s HSPA + 21 Mbps which in fact the carrier markets as 4G staved off stiff competition from its rivals.
T- Mobile USA’s HSPA + 42 Mbps fared surprisingly well against established 4G providers. The survey found out that the carrier’s plans were more transparent, cheaper and flexible as compared to other carriers surveyed.
Verizon was the first to offer LTE services but due to this download speeds with Verizon’s LTE are slower than AT&T which started its LTE service much later. 3G speeds aren’t showing any improvement compared to previous years with Verizon’s focus being primarily on increasing next gen coverage. That has helped the carrier in terms of service accessibility. Its 4G service is more accessible than its competitors.
WiMAX has started showing its age. It was the first to announce the 4G label but it fared even worse than its 3G service providing rivals in most cities covered under the survey.
PCWorld drew its conclusions from the survey with a suggestion for users who frequently download to check for coverage maps for Verizon and AT&T and opt for AT&T if they have coverage in their area as it has better download speeds than any internet service provider in the U.S. Uploaders can use Verizon’s service for its fast upload speed. In terms of cheap billing Internet subscribers can switch to T-Mobile USA which has more convenient billing plans.
NetZero Rises From The Grave as Contract-Free Mobile Broadband Service
NetZero Rises From The Grave as Contract-Free Mobile Broadband Service
NetZero, which provided Free Internet to many Americans in the 1990s due to its cheap and free service plans, has reinvented itself as a contract free, low cost broadband mobile service provider.
NetZero’s latest services use 4G WiMAX networking. They include low cost as well as free monthly plans. The company’s mobile broadband services are available in over 80 cities including Washington D.C, Miami, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York. NetZero offers its users a WiMAX USB modem and a mobile hotspot for $49 and $99 respectively. Both devices do not need any contract and NetZero’s services for its standard plans could be cancelled any time. NetFlix has claimed users should expect up to 10 Mbps down and 1.5 Mbps up speeds with both devices.
NetZero is planning to offer its subscribers a free monthly option similar to its free dial up connectivity days. But this option carries a maximum capping of 200 MB data usage. It would be available only for 12 consecutive months. Customers who upgrade to a different plan won’t be able to go back to the free plan. Larger tier includes the $9.95 and 500 MB data usage per month plan, $19.95 with a 1 GB data usage per month, $34.95 with a 2 GB data usage per month and $49.95 with 4 GB data usage per month.
NetZero does not charge for overage. When users hit their maximum data usage limit they can buy a top up or wait for the next month cycle to begin using the Internet. Subscribers will have the option of using 1 Mbps service to conserve data so that the maximum free usage limit is not breached or 10 Mbps service for maximum speed. Users can choose any one of the above options as per their current requirements. In case the requirements change they can switch between these two options any time.
Netzero Free Mobile Broadband Press Release – http://investor.untd.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=657977
Categories: 4G, Internet News, Mobile Broadband, NetZero, WiMax Tags: 4G, Mobile Broadband, netzero, WiMax
Is It A Good Idea To Invest In 4G Smartphone?
Verizon 4G LTE
Is It A Good Idea To Invest In 4G Smartphone?
by Dan Karas
With the advent of new technologies such as 4G smartphones, information access has become much easier and faster than ever before. Now for starters, 4G or 4th generation smartphones are the best way to experience extremely high speed Internet connectivity across different mobile platforms. There are different kinds of jargon and standards related to the latest mobile Internet technologies but in short, they all relate to fast, high speed access to the Internet using mobile devices.
Recently, AT&T introduced the 4G LT-one of the latest in wireless network technology capable of delivering high speed Internet access to its customers. In addition, faster data transfer can be valuable for users who use smartphones for downloading streaming audio or viewing video clips. Just imagine sitting in the comfort of your home, or anywhere else for that matter, and downloading videos without any hassles. You can also enjoy a unique online gaming experience with smooth and uninterrupted game play by using the latest technology.
In addition, there are plenty of other benefits to be gained by using 4G smartphones for business owners as well. The use of 4G smartphones can help in boosting quick connectivity and enable faster communication between clients. These newer generation smartphones have the potential to provide high quality video images that can be useful for video conferencing. Moreover, the fourth generation devices can empower you to accomplish most of your business tasks in an even quicker and more efficient manner than ever before.
3 good reasons for choosing a 4G Smartphone to meet all your communication needs:
-Enhances user experience
With the use of 4G smartphones, users can have access to higher bandwidth and run mobile phone applications faster than ever before. Real time communication is also quicker on these 4G smartphones with easy availability of vital business information at your finger tips. Most of the latest 4G based mobile devices are equipped with LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology and offer higher speeds with more efficient use of the spectrum providing a better networking experience.
-Get access to a wide range of features
Using the advanced 4G mechanism that offers greater bandwidth, you can now run applications smoothly that were not possible with earlier technologies. Data encryption and security features with strong use r authentication are also possible using the newest 4G technology. Since most of the 4th generation based devices offer low latency, the response time is also greater using these advanced networks. So if you have to download large content or view graphic intensive webpages, then the time takes is much shorter and that makes for a more efficient and reliable way of accessing information.
-Increases possibility of remote access
There is a greater possibility of working from any remote location and accessing information by sitting anywhere across the world- thanks to these new fourth generation technologies. So even if you are travelling outside, physical location will no longer be a problem for sharing and exchanging of vital business data and information. Most of these 4G enabled smartphones will allow you to transfer large amounts of data using remote servers allowing a seamless integration of networking and communication.
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Categories: At&t, Cellular, Smartphone, Verizon, Wireless Tags: 3G, 4G, smartphone, Wireless
Verizon 4G Internet Hits Wisconsin
Wisconsin 4G Wireless
Verizon, one of the fastest growing phone and Internet companies today recently came out with its 4G network. This week it hit Southeast parts of Wisconsin that until recently hadn’t experienced these lightning fast Internet speeds and new wireless systems. Verizon 4G Internet allows faster Web browsing, video chat, and file transfer.
Recently while awaiting the release of its 4G Internet, Verizon said “real-world, fully loaded network environments,” subscribers using the Verizon 4G network should see average download rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps.
It seems that Wireless Internet customers in Wisconsin who have experienced 4G are pleased so far. “I’ve been pretty satisfied with the speed of it,” said Jordan Bingham of Wisconsin. “Not sure if it was only being tested here but hope it stays,” he wrote. ”Web browsing was noticeably faster, especially earlier today. . . It was like using my home PC.”
Lucky for Bingham, 4G is definitely here to stay. Milwaukee is only one of the first cities along with Sacramento California and Dayton Ohio to experience Verizon’s 4G network. By the end of 2013 the company plans to offer 4G to its entire 3G coverage area.
3G vs 4G Mobile Broadband
3G vs 4G
3G vs 4G is a popular question that we have been receiving lately from visitor feedback at ISP 1. People want to know what the differences and advantages are between the newer 4G or fourth generation technology and the existing 3G third generation system.
The following video does an excellent job of explaining the differences between the various 3G – 4G Wireless Mobile Broadband technology. It will explain how we got to where we are today and what the future of wireless broadband looks like.
