Can LTE Replace Fixed High Speed Internet?

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Can LTE Replace Fixed High Speed Internet?

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Towards the end of 2009, a majority of the mobile
phones operated on 3G network technologies. The
networks used GSM (Global System for Mobile) and
CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). CDMA is
commonly used in the United States, while more
than 80 percent of the rest of the world use the
GSM networks. Now a newer technology called Long
Term Evolution (LTE) is looking to replace the
existing systems. 
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So why would internet providers in my area want
to switch to LTE? Well, LTE uses radio waves that
enable significantly more data to be transferred
on the same bandwidth that is currently being
used by 3G equipment. This means that service
providers will get more data transfer (and users)
at the same speed and the overall cost will go
down for network providers. Today, the public
demands greater options for browsing besides
desktops and notebooks and some technology is
needed that will achieve this at faster speeds.
As more people on the move prefer to use mobile
phones rather than laptops or desktops, high
speed internet connection is becoming a
necessity. LTE can fulfill this need.   The
LTE currently under development will enable
wireless providers that use CDMA and GSM to move
to 4G networks and equipment. The transfer to LTE
will allow customers to run applications faster
and make new mobile phone applications available.
Video and gaming experiences can be enhanced.
Considering that LTE easily connects to current
networks, the transition can be seamless and the
CDMA and GSM networks can be used as backups. 
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Why wouldnt internet providers in my area want
to switch to LTE? The start-up costs associated
with achieving such high speeds and the equipment
upgrades are one reason. Since LTE makes use of
multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) technology,
cell base stations may require extra antennae to
transmit and receive information. When base
stations are upgraded, consumers may need to buy
new phones to make use of the upgraded
networks.   Networks already providing LTE
technology put usage limits and a hefty price for
the plans. There will basically be two options
customers can select from. Go with the slow but
cheap 3 Mbps fixed connections that allow 100 GB
to unlimited plans or select LTE with the 5-12
Mbps, but with limited usage allowance. This
means any online video viewing will have costs
comparable with that of a matinee ticket. 
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For the time being, the general consumer will
most probably stick with the more affordable
option of fixed internet connections. Simply
because they get plenty of download allowance at
an affordable price. However, there is a market
for the new technology even now, provided  
One is a frequent traveler requiring wireless
broadband service.  The broadband is used only
for web browsing or email and almost no
multimedia.  One is not bothered with the costs
associated with over-limits. 
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With advancements in WiMax and LTE it is just a
matter of time before consumers convert to mobile
networks for all their broadband requirements.
According to some analysts, 47 percent of
European broadband needs will be covered by
mobile broadband as early as 2013. Additionally,
the net growth of DSL customers is already
showing signs of slowing. Chips that are cooler,
faster and cheaper are due to be out next year.
Also, problems regarding switching are being
ironed out and mobile cell manufacturers are
coming out with phones capable of using the LTE
technology. Finally, the potential data transfer
rates of 1 GB per second that this technology is
set to achieve within the next couple of years is
just too good to miss out on. The time when LTE
replaces the fixed home high speed internet
connection is not that far away.
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