The speed increases and the technology used to achieve that speed also changes. For eg, 1G offers 2.4 kbps, 2G offers 64 Kbps and is based on GSM, 3G offers 144 kbps-2 mbps whereas 4G offers 100 Mbps – 1 Gbps and is based on LTE technology .
Read moreWhy is 3G stronger than 4G?
In fact, 3G is faster than 4G in some places, largely due to congestion on the 4G network . To examine this, we used Tutela Explorer, a platform that allows for the analysis and visualization of billions of records in real-time, to find the areas of the UK where Three’s 3G network is faster than their 4G network.
Read moreShould I have my phone on 3G or LTE?
LTE is a lot faster, but in high traffic areas can be slower than 3G . The problem is congestion. When it’s rush hour in the city, it’s sometimes faster to take the back roads than the freeway. While 3G can be faster than LTE in rare circumstances, the norm is that LTE is much faster.
Read moreIs 3G or 4G better?
4G tends to be around 4-5 times faster than 3G . 4G offers typical download speeds of around 14Mbps and typical upload speeds of around 8Mbps, with top theoretical download speeds of roughly 150Mbps and top theoretical upload speeds of around 50Mbps.
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