Verizon Wireless' (VZ, VOD) efforts to promote 4G devices have led Motorola's (GOOG) Droid RAZR...

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kmi Comments (3844)
 
Have yet to get what the fuss over 4g is other than the fact that it has expanded the amount of bandwidth providers can offer to their customers.... speedwise I have noticed zero difference in my uses...

Even streaming Pandora I can switch to 2g to extend my battery life with little impact...

It's been a great marketing gimmick though, apparently.
11 Jun 2012, 11:23 AM Reply Like

joshpritchard Comments (125)
 
do you stream videos, browse the web, etc on your phone? The difference in speed should be pretty noticeable if you're actually switching from 4g/LTE to 3g. I personally get 17-19mbps on 4g/LTE (down) vs around 5-6mbps on 3g. So it's ~3 times the downstream bandwidth for me, which equates to much faster + smoother streaming/loading.
12 Jun 2012, 02:01 AM Reply Like

tedlak Comments (5)
 
I am in a business network in the greater Houston area and discussed 3G vs. 4G with a geek. He asked what I planned to use the data for. When I described it he said, " The 4G brings data like a firehose. The 3G brings data like a garden hose. What you need is a drink of water. You don't need 4G. Suggestion: Figure out what data you will need and ask a specialist. I use my phone for business but not for games or movies.
'nuff said,
Ted
11 Jun 2012, 12:48 PM Reply Like