How does the 4G system work?

How does 4G work? 4G works much in the same way as 3G, simply faster. Using high-speed download and upload packets, 4G allows you to access broadband style speeds whilst away from your Wi-Fi . Users can often access speeds of up to 21Mb on the go, but this is, however, affected by location.

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Does 4G work without WiFi?

If there is no available WiFi network, a smartphone or tablet can still access the internet through a different system called 3G or (the newer version) 4G , which is part of the mobile phone network (you generally pay for this through a monthly contract).

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Why is 4G fast?

Latency. Download and upload speeds aren’t the only things that have been improved because 4G also has a better response time than 3G – due to lower “latency”. This means that a device connected to a 4G mobile network will get a quicker response to a request than the same device connected to a 3G mobile network.

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Why is 4G so important?

4G data networks have revolutionized the mobile industry and paved the way for the widespread use of today’s mobile devices. Another advantage of 4G networks is its much lower latency. Low latency is important when real-time interaction is required, for instance, in video conferencing or online gaming.

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