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4G Mobile Internet

It’s hard to ignore the notices of the next generation of wireless internet. Whether or not you’ve been pleased with your 3G coverage, the idea that the speed and service could be upgraded to a fourth generation network is undoubtedly intriguing. While the foundation for 4G service has been going down for several years, the finished product is now available in a number of cities around the country. Like most people, you’re probably wondering exactly what the difference is when operating on a fourth generation network. If so, it’s a good time to take the pulse of this new wave of technology. Here are five key points about 4G wireless services.

1. The speed increase is for real. Thankfully, you can’t propose a new level of internet without proving you can deliver a superior product. The speeds of the fourth generation networks are outperforming 3G speeds at a rate of 3 to 1 sometimes. That means you can accommodate video and other high data transfers when you would have seen choppiness (or still screens) before. As time goes by, the speeds will become even more consistent.

2. Watch the mortality rate of dead zones rise. The idea behind the 4G networks was to get entire areas to become one big hot spot for the internet. In other words, you’ll see the previously notorious “dead zones” seeing the end of their existence with the next generation of wireless service. The opportunities opened up for every user are substantial. Though the communal environment of a cafĂ© can be appealing at times, sometimes you need complete quiet to get work done. This service will give you the option to roam.

3. It can work at home or on the go. If to have started to become dissatisfied with your broadband service at home – if your wireless broadband is still experiencing trouble in this day and age – you can access the fourth generation network while creating a hot spot for everyone around the house. It might simplify your bills as well. Be aware of data limits if they are imposed by your provider.

4. The price won’t intimidate anyone. While most new users expect to pay a high premium for 4G coverage, you’ll be surprised when learning about the prices. In general, they are right around the standard for lesser internet services. When you consider what type of speed you’ll be able to utilize, the decision should not be too difficult to make. While early 3G coverage was rather pricey, this service has started out more reasonable.

5. Forget about complicated setup procedures. If you are expecting a complicated setup procedure and don’t want to interrupt your busy schedule to access the new wave of wireless service, forget your worries. The installation is not complicated whatsoever – even with home lines – and you can be up and running in a matter of minutes.

Mobile Internet For Your Car

So, you just finished watching MTV’s “Pimp Your Ride” and you need to add a little something different to make your car stand out from the crowd. What can you do? How about adding Mobile Internet to your vehicle. It is not as hard or expensive as you might think.

Here is what is needed

Mobile Router:

This is similar to a typical home router with one exception. It uses a Sprint Mobile Broadband Card to provide the internet, allowing you to use it anywhere, even in motion! It converts a Mobile Broadband Card into a Wi-Fi signal that up to 5 laptops can use at the same time. One of the best options for this would be the CradlePoint PHS300 or the CTR500 Mobile Router. Why? These are some of the smallest (about the size of a wallet) mobile routers on the market and are well under $200. The PHS300 is even battry powered so you don’t even need to plug it in! For the other models, just plug an inverter into the cigarette lighter and the unit is now powered up and ready to surf the internet, even while driving down the road at 75 MPH. Of course, that would be for the passengers to enjoy, not the driver!

Mobile Broadband Service:

This is the increasingly popular Mobile Internet service that Sprint, Verizon and others are now selling. For just $59.99 a month, Sprint and Verizon offer high speed internet access anywhere in the USA. These services can be used directly in a laptop for one user, or in this case, directly into the Mobile Router so that multiple users can tap into the same card at the same time.

Laptop:

This one is quite obvious, but there are two ways to connect the laptop to the Mobile Router. One is with an Ethernet cable direct from the router to the computer. The second way would be to just connect through wi-fi. As long as the laptop has built-in wireless, as all newer laptops do, the laptop will find the wi-fi signal the Mobile Router is producing.

Extras:

If extra range is needed on your Mobile Internet set-up, or if the vehicle is often in remote areas there are two products that can greatly increase your performance. The first is an external Antenna. All the current Mobile Broadband Cards have ports to attach these antennas, enabling a more powerful antenna to boost the signal and thus the performance of the card. Amplifiers are even more beneficial. These devices add up to 3 watts of power to the Antenna, which can turn a very weak signal into an average or even strong signal. Not only will these add-ons help your performance, but they will add a bit of the “WOW” factor when people are admiring your unique vehicle.