All PC users who have a tablet besides a computer, as well as the ability to go from both devices to the network, certainly noticed a huge difference in the data transfer speed. If the download speed of the movie on the PC allows you to spend only a few minutes on it, then the tablet with a similar task will be able to cope longer, which is very inconvenient. Therefore, a new standard for LTE data transmission was created, which significantly exceeds its predecessors in productivity. Let's find out what the LTE standard in the new generation of tablets gives to its owners.
LTE standard
The standard for data transmission using the LTE protocol (Long Term Evolution) is a huge leap in the sphere of providing high-speed communications. In fact, this standard has become a new stage in the development of all known UMTS and CDMA technologies. The new standard 3GPP (LTE) significantly expands the capabilities of users of tablets and smartphones . This protocol of information transfer is much more efficient than all its analogues, and is also fully compatible with them. The width of the channel during testing was 1 Gbit / s (very powerful equipment was used, which showed the full potential of innovation). In fact, users of tablets with LTE module can transmit data at a speed of 58 Mb / s and receive them at a speed of not less than 173 Mbps. And this is a completely different level of service, which completely changes the perception of the quality of Internet services for users with wireless connection.
How popular is the LTE standard?
Soon, a tablet with support for LTE will become as familiar as now devices with Wi-Fi technology. Mass introduction of LTE technology in Russia is planned for 2015. For the network of the new standard, there are allocated as many as 38 frequencies, for which the Internet will be available for tablets of the LTE standard. To date, coverage of the LTE network can boast of only large cities, but the future is not far off! Not so long ago, mobile communications were only available to a select few, and even pensioners today can not do without mobile phones. When asked if LTE is needed on the tablet, the answer is ambiguous. If you are a resident of a megapolis, you need it, and if you live in a small PGT or in the outback, the presence of a high-speed protocol will not give you anything, except for the very idea of having an ultra-modern gadget.
Prospects for LTE technology
To understand what LTE means in a tablet, it's enough to imagine access to the Internet without restrictions, where large files will be downloaded before the system message arrives. The LTE feature in the tablet will allow you to watch streaming video in maximum quality. Online TV, Skype and other similar video services will be faster. This is a huge leap in the development of data transmission over radio channels. The whole world is looking forward to the introduction of this standard, the largest countries are already using this wonderful service, and providers and content providers on the Web can not be satisfied with the opening up of new market opportunities.
In particular, those wishing to purchase a device with the LTE standard should first make sure whether there is coverage of this 4G network in your locality. If so, and you can afford to purchase a similar gadget, then why not? After all, fast Internet is only a plus!