| 4G Internet may seem like a fourth option in the | | | | available in all locations, especially rural areas. 4G |
| online world, but you may be surprised at just | | | | Wireless Internet doesn't merely have a hotspot-it |
| how practical this technology is when compared | | | | creates a citywide connection. While this new |
| to the competition. Let's start by considering what | | | | technology doesn't have as much coverage as |
| exactly 4G Internet is. This refers to Fourth | | | | dialup, it is growing, and new cities are being |
| Generation wireless Internet, which is four times | | | | added each day. Unlike cable and hard-wired DSL, |
| faster than 3G. This technology is cellular based | | | | 4th Gen Internet can work all across a city and is |
| and the signal emanates from a 4G company's | | | | not limited to one residential area. Satellite Internet |
| headquarters and/or tower. | | | | is mobile, like wireless technology. However, |
| In case you are confused about the 4G definition, | | | | satellite is very expensive, complicated to install, |
| it is the fourth launch of cellular based technology, | | | | and is not as fast as 4G. |
| from 1G analog in the 1980s, to 2G digital content | | | | Last but not least, you have to consider the |
| and 3G, which brought new capacity for | | | | factor of quality customer service. 4th Generation |
| multi-media support and spread spectrum | | | | wireless Internet is your fourth option, an |
| transmission. 3G has always been limited in | | | | alternative to working with the cable or telephone |
| capacity, its greatest achievement in | | | | company. Many consumers have problems with |
| voice-to-voice transmission. 3G was capable of | | | | telephone and cable companies and would |
| downloading 200 Kbits (or slightly more); but this | | | | desperately like to switch providers. Unfortunately, |
| is compared to 4G, which can download between | | | | for years, these established companies have |
| 3-10 Mbps. 4th Generation Internet is | | | | cornered the market. Enter 4G, an alternative |
| characterized by IP packet switched networks, | | | | provider. |
| ultra band or gigabit speeds and multi-carrier | | | | When it comes to figuring out the price of these |
| transmissions. | | | | high-tech Internet services, it largely depends on |
| Now consider the competition. Dial up Internet is | | | | what plan you choose. Some plans are as low as |
| available practically anywhere and does get the | | | | $30 a month. For complete mobility and speed, |
| most coverage. However, it is super slow, slower | | | | you might expect to pay a higher price, |
| than even 3G cellular Internet. DSL Wireless | | | | comparable to that of cable or DSL. It mainly |
| Internet services, made possible by phone lines, | | | | depends on how much time you spend online. You |
| are slower than their hardwired services. A 4G | | | | may even discover that with ultra fast Internet |
| Wimax connection is faster than a wireless | | | | speed, you no longer need the Internet for |
| transmission. In fact, it is comparable to high | | | | hundreds of hours a month. For more information |
| speed, hard-wired broadband services. | | | | on getting connected with 4G, talk to a local ISP |
| What about cable and satellite Internet? Cable | | | | provider that works with this technology. Check |
| Internet is hard-wired and fast, but it tends to be | | | | your local mall or electronics outlet store for 4G |
| expensive, usually more than wireless Internet | | | | opportunities. |
| services. Furthermore, this technology is not | | | | |