LTE and 4G

[cave1376]

What is the difference between the two?

 

[diogen]

LTE vs. 4G is like Windows vs. Computer (or iPad vs. tablet )

Not every computer runs Windows, 4G is not necessarily LTE.

But in public opinion (today) those are often synonyms...

Diogen.

 

[riffjim4069]

4G is a term for a category of mobile service (i.e. 4th Generation) whereas LTE is a standards based technology that is 4G compliant. Sprint/Clearwire use WiMax to implement their 4G wireless service. Of course, the ITU-R has stated WiMax nor LTE are "technically" 4G...only WiMax-2 and LTE-Advanced can be declared 4G. It's kind of how Dish, DirecTV and Cable (in most areas) sell their HD when it is in fact HD-Lite.

 

[diogen]

...ITU-R has stated WiMax nor LTE are "technically" 4G...only WiMax-2 and LTE-Advanced can be declared 4G.

They have changed their mind...
ITU redefines 4G to include LTE, WiMAX and HSPA+

It's a bit like the speed of light (c): depends on the definition of the "meter"...

Diogen.

 

[John Kotches]

They changed their minds quite a while ago.



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[riffjim4069]

I smell a payoff...

They have changed their mind...
ITU redefines 4G to include LTE, WiMAX and HSPA+

It's a bit like the speed of light (c): depends on the definition of the "meter"...

Diogen.

They changed their minds quite a while ago.



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[Tyralak]

They didn't really change their definition, they simply gave up trying to enforce the real definition, and said "Call it whatever you want." The ITU-R stands by their original definition.