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The Arrival of 4G and WiMax

June 28, 2010 – 9:21 am

As impressive as 3G may have been when it was first introduced, we’ve all known that 4G was the inevitable next step for wireless since the term 3G was coined. As with all of today’s technology, ever wireless Internet innovation begins its descent to becoming obsolete as soon as it is unveiled. But for now, and for at least the next several years, 4G is the newest, fastest, most advanced wireless on the market.The new 4G wireless is slowly being unveiled by different Internet and phone companies around the world. 4G promises higher data rates that allow for faster downloading and streaming from the web. Another term you may start to hear buzzing is WiMax. Very different from WiFi, WiMax could revolutionize our Internet world. One of the biggest problems of WiFi is the sometimes spotty connection, and the need to be within range. With portable WiMax, you basically create your own hotspot wherever you go. Another major advantage of this internet advancement is its ability to provide data, telecommunication and IPTV services at the same time. We are beginning to see the use of WiMax in some of the major cities throughout the country, and so far it seems to be finding success.Leading the way in 4G deployment plans are Verizon Wireless and Sprint-Nextel. Both of these companies have plans to unveil a 4G network this year, with more comprehensive coverage in the next few years. There is talk that the new iPhone 4 has 4G potential with the new Verizon network. Still, other companies are holding back, claiming that they are still confident with their 3G capabilities and are several years away from any major switches to 4G. Though the exact timing may be up for debate, eventually Internet users will once again become dissatisfied with the current system and demand something better, newer and faster: 4G.