Some UK consumers don’t see the necessity of 4G as yet; but, some of us are enthusiastically looking forward to what it has to offer. 4G is a high speed mobile data technology that uses Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM). OFDM technologies contribute to the 4G download or upload speed that is 10 times faster than 3G.
4G network coverage offers a minimum downloading speed of 12 Mbps and a maximum of 40 Mbps. O2 and Vodafone are currently joining EE to provide their 4G enthusiasts customers with this super-fast mobile network. Three will be launching December 2013.
So which 4G phone will be a good buy?
Currently iPhone 5S is the smartest 4G ready handset. But you may have to switch networks to get the most out of iPhone 5S. For instance Apple devices do not support O2 and Vodafone’s 800 MHz 4G bands.
HTC One XL runs on Android OS, has a 4.7 inch screen and an omnipotent quad-core Central Processor Unit (CPU). This 4G device is suitable for watching movies and has great capabilities for other multimedia applications.
Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE runs on Android operating System and does not compromise on games and apps. Users will enjoy Google’s abundant features and apps.
Many people ignore anything that has a Blackberry emblem these days; but the Blackberry Z 10 has competitive smartphone capabilities. Z 10 is NFC enabled-making it a powerhouse for easy file transfer between devices without the need for internet connection.
Other 4G enabled devices in the UK include Lumia 925 and Xperia Z. If you love the internet and we know many of you do then you will want a mobile phone guaranteed to increase your surfing speeds and quality on the move, you should invest in a 4G enabled phone. Some of the best speed and quality in a 4G enabled phones is being produced by Samsung Flagship Phone the S4.
