The average speed for 3G, as tested at the same time by Ofcom as 4G, is 6.1Mbps – considerably slower. A web page is takes around 25 per cent longer to load on a 3G connection, it was found.
Read moreIs 4G 100 times faster than 3G?
The average download speed on 4G currently sits around 14Mbps (almost five times faster than 3G ), and the average upload is close to 8Mbps.
Read moreWhy is 4G faster than 3G?
As stated above, 4G networks speed compared to 3G networks are way faster. This is because the ITU-R has set standards for 4G connectivity . It is requiring all networks described as 4G to adhere to the required set of speed and connection standards.
Read moreWhy is 4G sometimes slower than 3G?
Basically, your device is competing with many other LTE devices. There are probably far fewer customers on the 3G frequency bands. Another possibility is you’re in a location where the LTE frequency has less penetration.
Read moreIs 4G a lot better than 3G?
4G, or 4th Generation technology, surpassed 3G by a very large margin . In theory, 4G is 100 times faster than 3G. It allows faster data transmission and can handle a far larger subscriber base.
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