The Era of 4G: Collaboration a Killer App?

Nobody can yet say for sure what the unique fourth-generation network "killer app" will be. But it is reasonable to argue that collaboration, especially using video, is among the "experiences" that 4G will enable, an that 3G could not, or could not do well.

Because 4G networks feature not only faster download speeds but also lower latency, real-time video communications are going to work better. While the 3G network is fine for making phone calls, sending e-mail and surfing the Web, wireless carrier executives tout 4G’s better performance as the underpinning for all sorts of applications that require better real-time app support.

Walt Rivenbark, vice president Mobility Applications Consulting Group at AT&T, says small business owners armed with a 4G phone will be able to do a lot more video conferencing on a smartphone, tablet or anything 4G enabled.

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