Fourth generation (4G) technology will offer many advancements to the wireless market, including downstream data rates above 100 Mbps, low latency, very efficient spectrum usage and low cost implementations. With impressive network capabilities, the 4G enhancement promises to bring the wireless experience to a whole new level with impressive user applications such as sophisticated graphical user interfaces, high-end games, high-definition video and high-performance images. And similar products are becoming more sophisticated.

Consumers are demanding a better user experience along with more advanced and useful applications in a more ergonomic device. Current 3G devices are good, but will have to improve in areas such as imaging and processing power to support future 4G applications, such as three-dimensional (3D) and holographic cameras, 16 megapixels (MPixel) and high definition (HD) camcorders. Applications like these will require more processing power than the current 3G handset offering, requiring more efficient application processors.

The move to 4G networks will allow service providers to deliver the impressive applications that will drive users to upgrade to new phones. Current downlink data rates are less than 10 megabits per second (Mbps); 4G. It will offer downlink data rates above 100 Mbps, a 10-fold improvement over 3G. 4G systems will also have low latency, improving the consumer experience. With flexible network connections, efficient spectrum usage and impressive user applications, 4G will deliver what consumers want.