4G Network
In recent years network providers in Australia and in other parts of the world have moved from 2G mobile networks to the next generation of mobile networks, which is 3G networks. Over the past few years the 3G networks that have been deployed by network providers have proven invaluable to consumers who have been able to enjoy the freedom and flexibility of using a range of new 3G enables devices that have been hitting the market, from mobile broadband dongles to sophisticated smart phones.
However, although 3G networks have enabled users in Australia to enjoy using a range of devices such as these it has also emerged that the network was not prepared or designed to meet the growing demand for internet enabled devices. As the popularity of mobile broadband and internet has grown the strain on these existing 3G networks has also increased, and this is now affecting the quality of the service that users are getting.
4G technology is the next step forward
All forms of technology need to be advanced over time and mobile internet networks are no different. It has become vital to replace existing 3G networks with 4G in order for the networks to be able to cope with the rising demand for mobile data services. Whilst 4G has been trialled and tested in Australia and other countries the network providers have yet to rollout 4G technology on a widespread basis.
Fourth Generation or 4G networks are the next step forward in terms of technological advancement for mobile data use, and the rising number of mobile broadband and smart phone users makes it all the more important to get 4G services rolled out as soon as possible across Australia. Once 4G technology is made available many of the problems that users of 3G technology are experiencing or are likely to experience in the near future can be addressed.
What kind of problems will be resolved with 4G networks?
Having access to 4G will provide mobile data users in Australia with many benefits that will make their mobile internet experience a more satisfying and successful one. With the aid of 4G networks users will be able to avoid the slow speeds that are stemming from congestion on the existing 3G networks, and can look forward to a more stable and reliable connection.
In addition to this 4G networks should also provide greater coverage, and this means that more people in more places will be able to enjoy the convenience and ease of getting online wherever they are providing there is a signal available, so there is no longer any need to be tied to a fixed base such as the home or office.
Helping bridge the digital divide
As with other countries there is a real digital divide in Australia, where people in certain areas are unable to access fixed line broadband services due to lack of provision leaving them missing out on many benefits. However, the increased speed, reliability, and coverage of 4G could help to bridge the digital divide by providing people in these areas with an alternative option.
