| There are some technology buffs who say that | | | | flexible adapters that allow the user to adjust the |
| you can look to third generation wireless services | | | | modem to get the optimal signal while on the |
| for a slow or weak signal in almost any location, | | | | move. This also prevents the over-sized thumb |
| but if you want a robust connection in urban and | | | | drive from damaging the port or from even |
| city areas the only way to go is 4G WiMAX. Why | | | | snapping off while plugged in (which is a frequent |
| is that? It all has to do with the download | | | | problem with many other types of USB devices). |
| capabilities of the technology that deliver a | | | | What this actually means is that the 4G wireless |
| Broadband like speed through a wireless | | | | Internet services are a "plug and play" venture |
| connection. | | | | that take only a few minutes to set up on any |
| Additionally, many people "in the know" will also | | | | machine and which can convert an entire city into |
| frequently site the financial benefits of the choice | | | | one big network. |
| to use 4G wireless Internet as well. This is | | | | How it works is similar to other wireless services, |
| because the best providers of the services will | | | | but the 4G WiMAX signal is delivered from |
| usually pair up the at-home service right along | | | | stations that have more power than traditional |
| with mobile options, and this tends to greatly | | | | options. For example, a basic WiMAX station will |
| reduce out of pocket costs for the consumer. | | | | be able to send out a strong signal in a three to |
| Consider that most people have their wireless | | | | ten mile radius. While this signal might not be able |
| plan, and then they also have to pay for a | | | | to penetrate places such as deeply situated |
| separate Internet service to use in their home, | | | | parking garages and other similar locations, in |
| but with 4G Internet it is all bundled into one | | | | general an urban or suburban dweller will be able |
| monthly fee, and one that tends to be much | | | | to receive and use a very consistent signal, even |
| lower as well. | | | | while in motion. |
| Ah, you might say, but does it give the same top | | | | Why isn't this something for people in rural |
| notch speed for an at home user as a standard | | | | location? The answer has to do purely with the |
| Broadband connection? Absolutely! The services | | | | installation of the proper stations and equipment. |
| tend to deliver a hefty 6 Mbps download speed, | | | | This is something that will change just as rapidly |
| which means that streaming video, playing games, | | | | as the availability of third generation services did. |
| and surfing the web are all easily accomplished | | | | Consider that only two years ago 3G networks |
| through a WiMAX connection. | | | | were barely accessible, but today they are almost |
| It is all done through the use of the mobile | | | | everywhere. It is anticipated that the 4G wireless |
| modem that plugs into any computer or home | | | | Internet will expand at the same, if not faster, |
| router through a USB port. The better services | | | | speeds. |
| will also usually outfit their mobile modems with | | | | |