About Computer Networking: How Fast Are 3G and 4G Networks?

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Uses and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Not too many years long ago, people often dreaded the idea of using a cell phone to transfer data on the Internet, because the process was so slow. Cell networks have improved greatly with the passage of time, however. If you are lucky to be in range of a good one, you may even see speeds higher than on your own home Internet. See: Which 3G and 4G Networks Are Fastest in the U.S.? How Fast is a Cell Phone Modem? The trouble is, it's almost impossible to define just what performance level to expect from a cell phone Internet connection. The numbers quoted by one provider don't apply to anyone using a different provider, and variations between cities, towns and rural areas can also be huge. What kind of speeds are you getting? See More About:  modems  computer network speed  How Is Network Performance Measured? The kinds of data people send across computer networks include emails, photos, documents, and tweets. When it comes to measuring network performance, all of that gets boiled down to bits. Understanding the concept of "bits" (and related concept of "bytes") is extremely helpful when trying to figure out if your connection is performing as it should. See More About:  computer network speed  computer bits and bytes  Top Internet Speed Test Services An Internet speed test measures the network bandwidth (and sometimes latency) of your connection by using sample data files and test Web servers. You can use these speed test services to measure your download speeds and verify the Internet service provider is supplying you the expected amount of bandwidth... . See More About:  internet speed tests  troubleshooting home networks  Tips for Troubleshooting Slow Home Internet Connections If your home network and/or Internet connection is running noticeably slower than it should, use this checklist to learn about common causes of this problem and what to do to fix them. See More About:  computer network speed  broadband internet service  troubleshooting home networks Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networks 3G Wireless Networks 3G Mobile 3G Mobile Phone Wireless Networks Featured Articles Introduction to Network File Sharing Readers Respond: Sharing Wi-Fi Access with Neighbors The Benefits of Wireless Networking What Is IPv6? Introduction to Home Network Backup Systems Get Connected - Set Up Computer Networks and Connections   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement