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4G mobile broadband speeds to double

Faster speeds for the latest version of mobile technology are being made available in several UK cities. EE, owner of Orange and T-Mobile, says its fourth generation (4G) broadband speeds should double to more than 20Mbps.

 

AT&T Ending 2G Network by 2017

AT&T is shutting down its second-generation, or 2G, wireless networks by 2017 as it continues to upgrade its systems to faster technology and better use its limited airwaves.

 

SBA Communications to Buy Cell Towers for $1.45 Billion

SBA Communications Corp. agreed to buy more than 3,200 cell tower sites from closely held TowerCo for $1.45 billion in cash and stock, as it looks to capitalize on the rising demand for wireless data services.

 

New Apps Seek to Help Phone Users Track Data Use

As unlimited data plans fade away, services and applications are being designed to help users manage their consumption.

 

4G, the tech no one understands

You want it. You want it desperately. You want it desperately, but you don't even know what it is. Such is consumer desire for 4G data connectivity in mobile handsets. Call it proof positive that the phone carriers' marketing efforts have paid off -- this despite slow 4G infrastructure roll-outs, and actual 4G data rates that fall far, far below the promise of the 4G spec.

Senh: All people know is that it's supposed to be faster than 3G, that includes me. My wife has a 4G phone, but I've have yet to experience 4G connectivity.

 

Putting 4G to the speed test

We got the chance to test T-Mobile's newest, fastest phone, the Galaxy S 4G, and decided to see how fast some other top 4G-labeled phones were. It turns out, not all 4G is equal.

 

Wireless Carriers Sow '4G' Confusion

Wireless Carriers Sow '4G' Confusion

T-Mobile and Sprint are at odds over what counts as 4G. And the one organization that sets an official definition says none of them deliver speeds that qualify.

 

Clearwire Unveils Rover 4G Mobile Broadband Service

Clearwire on Monday unveiled Rover, a pay-as-you-go 4G mobile broadband service aimed at tech-savvy "digitally addicted" customers looking for high-speed mobile broadband without a contract. Non-contract, unlimited service plans will run $50 per month ...

 

FCC backs plan to speed up Internet

Communications regulators submitted to Congress a national broadband plan that aims to expand access, increase Internet speeds and shift airwaves to mobile services.

 

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