There's been a lot of talk about 4G, and 4G antennas lately, however many consumers are in the dark about exactly how 4G, and 4G antennas operate.
There's no doubt the UK would benefit from faster mobile data connections. We're a nation of mobile and wireless fanatics - we watch videos on mobile, we use maps, we use apps and we connect using social networks. All these activities require a fast connection, and as such 4G would bring much benefit to consumers. But are we ready for it?
4G describes the 4th generation of mobile wireless communication which succeeds the 3G technology behind most current mobile broadband connections. However exactly what qualifies as 4G can be a little confusing as there is some ambiguity around what does and doesn't count as 4G. 4G antennas provide the latest technology available, and through time, will be the widely accepted as standard.
The short answer is that none of the current commercially available technologies (in the UK, US or elsewhere), officially meet the definition of 4G however 2 different technologies (LTE and WiMAX) that are both forerunners to the technologies that will eventually provide true 4G and an Advanced version of 3G called HSDPA+ are being marketed as 4G mobile broadband. 4G antennas are readily available now, Siretta Antenna's based in Reading UK, already have various in stock, and are
currently manufacturing special requirement orders, to suit 4G antenna requirements
Benefits of 4G Antennas
Speed - 4G represents the fourth generation of mobile wireless standards. As such, you'd expect it to be super-fast - which it is. In fact O2 suggest that 4G speeds will be up to 10 times as fast as 3G.
Video Performance - 4G and mobile video consumption were made for each other. No more stop starting or buffering when you watch YouTube clips on your phone. Streaming will also be much more enjoyable.
The drawbacks of 4G
Battery Life - 4G LTE allows higher data bandwidth, but that comes at a price. If you're tired of charging your iPhone battery once a day, 4G handsets may need to be charged two or three times per day.
Availability - as mentioned above, 4G handsets have yet to penetrate the UK market, so whilst the network might be available this year and with many 4G antennas available now, don't expect to be using 4G on your smartphone for another 6 - 12 months. Even then, it's likely 4G will be tested in more cities. O2 are currently trialling 4G in London, so expect 4G to hit Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle to follow. Others will have to wait longer.
4G antennas are on sale now, so read up on them, do your homework, match your requirements, there are many 4G antennas out there, mobile & fixed station.
Finding the correct 4G antenna for your application can be confusing since your wireless carrier's 4G service may be using AWS, LTE or WiMax technologies, but remember, the most important device in wireless, is
the antenna, make sure it is a 100% capable 4G antenna that you purchase.
4G antennas come in all shapes and sizes, from a small mag mount for your car, to base station panel types, that bolt on to your building, giving a greater range and flexibility.
4G has the capability to be much, much faster than the 3G mobile internet connection you currently use on your phone or the connection from the 3G mobile broadband device you plug in to your laptop. Standard 3G connections have a maximum speed of 7.2Mbps (and real world speeds of 1-2Mbps), whereas true 4G, with a true 4G antenna, could offer realistic download speeds in excess of 100 Mbps. Whilst true 4G is not yet available the current technologies marketing themselves as 4G still offer considerably faster speeds.
4G is undoubtedly the future, the technology is just about ready to launch, start reading up on 4G antennas, as they are here now.
There's no doubt the UK would benefit from faster mobile data connections. We're a nation of mobile and wireless fanatics - we watch videos on mobile, we use maps, we use apps and we connect using social networks. All these activities require a fast connection, and as such 4G would bring much benefit to consumers. But are we ready for it?
4G describes the 4th generation of mobile wireless communication which succeeds the 3G technology behind most current mobile broadband connections. However exactly what qualifies as 4G can be a little confusing as there is some ambiguity around what does and doesn't count as 4G. 4G antennas provide the latest technology available, and through time, will be the widely accepted as standard.
The short answer is that none of the current commercially available technologies (in the UK, US or elsewhere), officially meet the definition of 4G however 2 different technologies (LTE and WiMAX) that are both forerunners to the technologies that will eventually provide true 4G and an Advanced version of 3G called HSDPA+ are being marketed as 4G mobile broadband. 4G antennas are readily available now, Siretta Antenna's based in Reading UK, already have various in stock, and are
currently manufacturing special requirement orders, to suit 4G antenna requirements
Benefits of 4G Antennas
Speed - 4G represents the fourth generation of mobile wireless standards. As such, you'd expect it to be super-fast - which it is. In fact O2 suggest that 4G speeds will be up to 10 times as fast as 3G.
Video Performance - 4G and mobile video consumption were made for each other. No more stop starting or buffering when you watch YouTube clips on your phone. Streaming will also be much more enjoyable.
The drawbacks of 4G
Battery Life - 4G LTE allows higher data bandwidth, but that comes at a price. If you're tired of charging your iPhone battery once a day, 4G handsets may need to be charged two or three times per day.
Availability - as mentioned above, 4G handsets have yet to penetrate the UK market, so whilst the network might be available this year and with many 4G antennas available now, don't expect to be using 4G on your smartphone for another 6 - 12 months. Even then, it's likely 4G will be tested in more cities. O2 are currently trialling 4G in London, so expect 4G to hit Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle to follow. Others will have to wait longer.
4G antennas are on sale now, so read up on them, do your homework, match your requirements, there are many 4G antennas out there, mobile & fixed station.
Finding the correct 4G antenna for your application can be confusing since your wireless carrier's 4G service may be using AWS, LTE or WiMax technologies, but remember, the most important device in wireless, is
the antenna, make sure it is a 100% capable 4G antenna that you purchase.
4G antennas come in all shapes and sizes, from a small mag mount for your car, to base station panel types, that bolt on to your building, giving a greater range and flexibility.
4G has the capability to be much, much faster than the 3G mobile internet connection you currently use on your phone or the connection from the 3G mobile broadband device you plug in to your laptop. Standard 3G connections have a maximum speed of 7.2Mbps (and real world speeds of 1-2Mbps), whereas true 4G, with a true 4G antenna, could offer realistic download speeds in excess of 100 Mbps. Whilst true 4G is not yet available the current technologies marketing themselves as 4G still offer considerably faster speeds.
4G is undoubtedly the future, the technology is just about ready to launch, start reading up on 4G antennas, as they are here now.