Why is 4G LTE so slow?

4G networks are very fast compared to 3G. Standard 4G offers download speeds of around 14 Mbps , which is almost five times faster than what its predecessor, the 3G network, was able to offer.

In laymans terms, the difference between 4G and LTE is that 4G is faster than LTE . The reason for this is that 4G meets the technical standards designated for it whereas LTE data transfer speed standard is merely a stopgap measure standard devised until actual 4G speed is realized.

Many physical factors can result in slow LTE or other mobile service. These include weather, network congestion, and even solar activity . But chief among these are geography and buildings.