4G benifits:
At the end of October, EE launched the UK’s first superfast 4G broadband services for consumers and businesses in 11 cities. But what benefits would business have from accessing new found speeds of up to 40Mbps?
Firstly there is the extra productivity on hand for employees. With the increasing number of businesses adopting mobile working policies, there has been a much bigger focus on connectivity on the move.
These tools can cut costs for a company, reducing the need for employees to travel, as well as cutting necessary office space as more people work from home. With a strong 4G network, these solutions can be brought to life in a way that current 3G connections or ad hoc Wi-Fi just cannot serve.
First tests of EE 4G network show inconsistent coverage
Following the launch of 4G in October, first tests of EE's 4G network showed less than half of Manchester city centre was covered by the high-speed mobile network and 4G connections were inconsistent. Only 42.2% of test locations had 4G access, while outside Manchester city centre there was no coverage at all, in tests conducted in November. The tests also showed that, in locations that had access 4G, the average speed was 17Mbps.Despite the hype around 4G networks, however, some telecoms providers believe Wi-Fi may deliver a more practical way for mobile devices to deliver high-speed broadband connections.
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