4G technology
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Introduction

4G, also known as Beyond 3G, is a term used to describe the next step in wireless communications
Provides comprehensive IP solution where voice, data and streamed multimedia can be given to users on an "Anytime, Anywhere" basis
4G will be a fully IP based integrated system


4G – THE NEW GENRATION TECHNOLOGY


Requirement based on ITU
1 Gbps data speed when stationary
100 Mbps data speed when moving
Search for 4G technology
Meeting the requirement with minimum bandwidth will be the winner
User’s Expectation
Multimedia application
Operating with long hours
Become a personal mobile office if possible


Objectives


High network capacity: more simultaneous users per cell
A data rate of at least 100 Mbit/s between any two points in the world
Seamless connectivity and global roaming across multiple networks
High quality of service for next generation multimedia support


USERS OF 4G

The Japanese company NTT DoCoMo has been testing a 4G communication system prototype and is planning to release the first commercial network in 2010
Digiweb, an Irish wireless broadband company recently started to use it
Verizon Wireless and Vodafone are getting together to establish 4G networks soon.
Sprint also announced that they were going to launch 4G in 2008