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aros71

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#116211 22-Apr-2013 09:47
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So it seems the race is on to build 4G networks now, which is good because everyone needs more bandwidth, right?

Wait a second... I have a Galaxy S3 and over my 3G connection, I can stream music, watch YouTube videos, tether to my laptop and Teamviewer to my office PC fullscreen with little to no lag. Where I have coverage, that is.

Remind me why I need 4G again? 

Tell you what I would like though. Some coverage at Castlepoint, my favourite holiday spot. Among others.

If my mobile provider said "You have a choice: more coverage outside the cities, or 4G in the city, which would you prefer?" - I'd choose the coverage.

Are we investing in 4G because there's a need for it? Or just to keep up with overseas with their higher population density and less mountainous terrains?

Just a thought...

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  #803736 22-Apr-2013 14:49
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Simple answer

3G is inherently a circuit switched based technology with IP in many ways being a bolt on.

4G is a fully IP based.

Yes 3G may seem fine for data but it's a limited technology in mansy ways - packet loss due to HSPA+ hard handovers is one classic example. Speed isn't the key feature of 4G, it's all about capacity and capability.

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