| When you want to get a great wireless internet | | | | 3. Is 4G service delivering the speeds that have |
| connection, you might find yourself confused as | | | | been rumored? Do 5 MB downloads on the road |
| you look around. What are these terms and | | | | sound appealing to you? This type of speed is a |
| figures all about? While you shouldn't need a | | | | fantasy for many home broadband users, so |
| degree in modern technology when you start | | | | being able to take such a service on the road is |
| looking for a wireless provider, knowing the terms | | | | doubly attractive. The early returns are proving |
| and concepts can only help you along in your | | | | that it is not only possible, but consistent as the |
| search. A search in the right direction will lead you | | | | network takes off across the country. Getting |
| to WiMax and 4th generation technology sooner | | | | real work done on the road is definitely possible, |
| or later. Here are the answers to the big | | | | as is getting access to live streaming video and |
| questions about them. | | | | downloading music. |
| 1. What has WiMax done for internet connections? | | | | 4. Can the network support the other networks |
| If you're like most people, you're far less | | | | as well? Everyone will get a confidence boost |
| concerned about what WiMax stands for than | | | | when using the 4th generation network, but it |
| you are with what it does for wireless networks. | | | | might also involve a fear of what would happen |
| The system it has enabled puts wireless users at | | | | should you leave network boundaries. Can the |
| an advantage when compared to previous | | | | other networks get taken in by this technology to |
| networks. It doesn't require cable connections and | | | | provide for continuous service? The 4th |
| other types of wires which have been known to | | | | generation technology is programmed to |
| get crossed up all the time. The system uses | | | | recognize the next best signal if the boundaries |
| towers which beam the internet signal across | | | | are crossed, meaning you can roam fearlessly to |
| large areas of land (and sea). | | | | the outskirts of the city and beyond. |
| 2. Has the technology put an end to dead zones? | | | | 5. Can average people afford these services? |
| Studies and tests are continually being made, but | | | | There wouldn't be much good in introducing a new |
| it appears the problems with dead zones have | | | | wireless service if it was so expensive only the |
| been overcome by 4th generation service. | | | | rich could afford it. The technology will surprise |
| Heading to parts of town where a connection has | | | | many people when they learn about its |
| always been difficult should not worry subscribers | | | | affordability. It is comparable to 3G service in |
| on the network. If you are thinking about using | | | | many markets, and if you consider adding home |
| this wireless connection to help you out in your | | | | service or VOIP to a package, you might end up |
| business, you can see what type of confidence | | | | saving money with an upgrade after all. |
| you will have as you roam about town. | | | | |