| People love technology that can wear a number of | | | | and even give them a run for their money. |
| different hats, so to speak. They want their devices | | | | Not only can it take the place of a traditional home |
| now to be able to help them communicate with friends | | | | broadband connection, but it can also go above and |
| and family, stream multimedia, and browse the web. | | | | beyond the call of duty. That's because subscribers |
| Ideally, they'd also want to be able to use this | | | | usually have the option of connecting to the internet |
| technology anywhere they go, not just at home. | | | | with a USB modem or a PC card. They simply install |
| Fortunately for people who crave this kind of | | | | the PC card in their laptop computer, or connect the |
| versatility, there is 4G internet. Ultimately, it's really what | | | | USB modem to a USB port, and they will have access |
| makes all of the previously mentioned items possible. | | | | to the internet anywhere in the city-wide coverage |
| 4G, also known as WiMAX, is a relatively new internet | | | | area. The wireless aspect of this kind of connection is |
| connectivity option that is just starting to be made | | | | what makes it much more versatile than traditional |
| available everywhere. It works much like cell phone | | | | cable or DSL. You won't be tied down to using the |
| technology in a lot of ways. In essence, it's basically the | | | | internet at home any longer. You can take your |
| next generation of such technology. Like cell phone | | | | internet with you. You can choose to browse at the |
| technology, it requires that certain infrastructure be | | | | local park, surrounded by green plants and fresh air. |
| installed in a prospective city before it can be made | | | | You could also choose to browse at your friend's |
| available to the city's residents. Therefore, the only | | | | house. If he uses dial-up he'll probably be in awe of |
| way to know if you can sign up is to contact a carrier | | | | your 4G technology. If you're getting hungry but you're |
| of this new service and inquire about whether the | | | | in the middle of doing something on the internet, you |
| technology is in place in your city or not. | | | | can continue your browsing session at your favorite |
| Whereas cell phone technology is meant for voice | | | | restaurant. As long as you stay in the city-wide |
| data, this new technology is designed to pass around | | | | coverage area, you'll have a strong signal and a fast |
| general data you get from the internet. Because it was | | | | internet connection no matter where you go. |
| designed with that in mind, users can expect full | | | | You also won't be limited to using 4G internet just on |
| broadband speeds for their uploads and downloads. | | | | your computer. If your phone has a USB port and has |
| This means that they can download large files in | | | | the software to support an outside internet connection, |
| seconds instead of minutes. Where an mp3 may have | | | | you'll be able to connect it to the internet too. That |
| taken up to half an hour to download with dial-up, it | | | | makes such a connection even that much more |
| should take just about a minute with 4G. Essentially, it | | | | versatile. |
| can take the place of any cable or DSL connection, | | | | |