That might change over time, as new applications are developed. But, at least for the moment, mobile service providers likely view 4G as important primarily because it provides lower-cost bandwidth to be sold, and not so much because it is faster than 3G, or even clearly offers a differentiated end user experience.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
LTE Value: Different for Providers Than Consumers
For most end users, fourth-generation networks, whether using Long Term Evolution, WiMAX or HPSA-Plus, are probably about faster speeds and therefore better experience. For mobile service providers, the primary advantages, for the moment, arguably are more about ensuring there is enough bandwidth to meet growing mobile broadband demand.
Gary Kim was cited as a global "Power Mobile Influencer" by Forbes, ranked second in the world for coverage of the mobile business, and as a "top 10" telecom analyst. He is a member of Mensa, the international organization for people with IQs in the top two percent.
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