Current State of Mobile Network
4G LTE Network
Currently 4G & LTE is the dominate mobile network as companies continue to innovate and create the 5G mobile. Initially deployed in Oslo and Stockholm in 2009, most industries have adopted 4G at 50%-70% in the past 11 years (Marketing, 2019). Although most mobile phone consumers use 4G and LTE interchangeably, there are differences between the two that are separated by technological standards.
LTE is an improvement from the predecessor in 3G, however it doesn’t meet the standards of 4G in regards to speed. For the standards of 4G, download speeds must be a minimum of 100 megabits. Another advantage of 4G LTE for companies is the drive of profits due to necessary compatibilities of the hardware. Since consumers need products that are compatible with 4G networks, unlike SIM swaps on 2G and 3G networks, 4G mobile network propelled tech companies like Apple and Samsung into the billions in revenue (Marketing, 2019). One of the drawbacks to consumers is the advertising techniques used by companies in regards to marketing 4G LTE. Even though 4G and LTE are different in speed and connectivity, advertising them together allowed companies to offer both as one unit even though LTE would result in slower speeds.
4G network also improved 3G’s ability to support the VoLTE industry. This support allowed industries to trust internet-based telephone systems since voice and video connections became more stable and clearer. 4G networks also allowed implementations in a new location with quicker turn around than wired connections (Marketing, 2019). With 4G and LTE, mobile networks advanced drastically and companies adopted them rapidly in the new age of cloud computing and mobile network connectivity.
Ever since inception, 4G network is still being incorporated by many industries and companies. Stretching their reach to consumers and business partners. Hotspots are currently an important feature in mobile technology and incorporated in the automobile industry, made only possible by 4G networks. Even though 5G is currently emerging, 4G is still strong and as 5G networks start to be readily adopted globally, 4G will continue to grow.
LTE is an improvement from the predecessor in 3G, however it doesn’t meet the standards of 4G in regards to speed. For the standards of 4G, download speeds must be a minimum of 100 megabits. Another advantage of 4G LTE for companies is the drive of profits due to necessary compatibilities of the hardware. Since consumers need products that are compatible with 4G networks, unlike SIM swaps on 2G and 3G networks, 4G mobile network propelled tech companies like Apple and Samsung into the billions in revenue (Marketing, 2019). One of the drawbacks to consumers is the advertising techniques used by companies in regards to marketing 4G LTE. Even though 4G and LTE are different in speed and connectivity, advertising them together allowed companies to offer both as one unit even though LTE would result in slower speeds.
4G network also improved 3G’s ability to support the VoLTE industry. This support allowed industries to trust internet-based telephone systems since voice and video connections became more stable and clearer. 4G networks also allowed implementations in a new location with quicker turn around than wired connections (Marketing, 2019). With 4G and LTE, mobile networks advanced drastically and companies adopted them rapidly in the new age of cloud computing and mobile network connectivity.
Ever since inception, 4G network is still being incorporated by many industries and companies. Stretching their reach to consumers and business partners. Hotspots are currently an important feature in mobile technology and incorporated in the automobile industry, made only possible by 4G networks. Even though 5G is currently emerging, 4G is still strong and as 5G networks start to be readily adopted globally, 4G will continue to grow.