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Tethering 3G vs 4G LTE

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by dcristo, Oct 11, 2016.

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    Is there a huge difference in internet speeds for stuff like web surfing and watching youtube videos?
     
    dcristo, Oct 11, 2016 IP
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    Spoiltdiva Acclaimed Member

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    I can download files about 10X's faster on my smartphone (Verizon) now with 4G LTE than I used to with 3G.
     
    Spoiltdiva, Oct 11, 2016 IP
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    Arick unirow Acclaimed Member

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    Wow, Ten times is huge different. In contrary, I could not browse nor download anything after switching from 3G to 4G LTE. The signal bar is just empty all the times. :D

    Hmm... it seems I have to wait the provider to build 4G LTE infrastructure in my small town.
    fortunately, 3G is more than enough to surf and streaming online videos. ^__^
     
    Arick unirow, Oct 11, 2016 IP
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    wordplucker Well-Known Member

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    While on vacation I used my phone's hotspot and burned through the 4G LTE allotted data and went in to 3G mode. There was a highly noticeable difference in DL times. I can not say 10X, but I did have a 5x time increase, so I can say there.
     
    wordplucker, Oct 12, 2016 IP
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    Digital_shubhi Illustrious Member

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    Difference is only if you have to download. For browsing and YouTube even 3G works pretty well and you will face no problems at all.
     
    Digital_shubhi, Oct 12, 2016 IP
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    definitely 4G LTE is faster for video streaming. Also for graphics intensive website, speed is a bit slow under 3G. At least it's the case in Australia.
     
    dpac852, Oct 31, 2016 IP
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    I get about 80Mbit downstream and 30Mbit upstream in my area on LTE... been awhile since I've been on 3G, but I sort of recall it was more like 6Mbit down, 1Mbit up... so yeah... a lot faster.
     
    digitalpoint, Nov 2, 2016 IP
  8. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    It sure does I am honestly not seeing much of a reason to upgrade to a 4G phone. Plus there is no guarantee you'll get 4G coverage.
     
    dcristo, Nov 2, 2016 IP
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    Yes, for this you need 4G speed to visit these browsers
     
    Bhavna Malhi, Nov 2, 2016 IP