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post #41 of 49
2/11/12 at 11:12am
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[...] micro-SIM cards compatible with the carrier's LTE 4G network [...]
[...] iPad from Apple compatible with 4G LTE networks. [...]
[...] not compatible with AT&T's new high-speed 4G LTE network [...]

Please use "LTE" and "4G" more accurately. They are not the same, and should not be used together.

LTE is an interim step. It is a precursor to true 4G networks. Yes, LTE does use some technologies
that that will be used in 4G networks, so those technologies may be referred to as "4G technologies."

But LTE is to 4G as a skateboard is to an automobile. Skateboards can be said to use "automotive technology"
because they have four wheels. But there's obviously a huge difference.

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post #42 of 49
2/11/12 at 11:17am
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Please use "LTE" and "4G" more accurately. They are not the same, and should not be used together.



Calling pre-LTE stuff 4G shouldn't happen. I agree with that.

But not calling LTE 4G? So what's LTE, then? Still 3G? 3.5G? Tell that to every single telecom out there. They'll never buy it.

"G" is what it's claimed to be. When everyone defines it as such, that's what it is.
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That's Google alright. For a stupid company they sure do dumb things.
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post #43 of 49
2/11/12 at 11:49am
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Please use "LTE" and "4G" more accurately. They are not the same, and should not be used together.

So you dn't want to call LTE '4G' even though...
  1. ...there is no worldwide body that says the number 4 and the letter G can only refer to LTE Advance
  2. ...that it's the 4th generation network architecture used by most MNOs
  3. ...and, that the ITU, the body that governs the specific definition within their limited space at you would have originally cling to has themselves loosened '4G' to include not only LTE but also HSPA+.
Your adhering to the ITU's old definition with an inability to recognize their current (and over a year old) definition is like the rumour of Japanese soldiers not knowing the war is over. The difference is they had no access to information and you're choosing to ignore it.

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post #44 of 49
2/11/12 at 1:23pm
Looks like the cellular-based iPad supply is constrained. It's looking like we will see the 16GB WiFi-only iPad 2 being sold along side the iPad 3.

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post #45 of 49
2/11/12 at 7:07pm
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Strange that over here you wrote 'this year', but anyhoo, why don't you have WiFi at home, if I may ask? Is internet unavailable at your location? Is it remote?

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Well I get the same 5-6m down on my dsl line so when I'm using the ilad as the video source for my second tv set. It's the same to use 3G and since is unlimited why not.

Actually since no one else it's using the iPad bandwidth most of the the time is faster...
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post #46 of 49
2/11/12 at 7:11pm
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Well I get the same 5-6m down on my dsl line so when I'm using the ilad as the video source for my second tv set. It's the same to use 3G and since is unlimited why not.

Actually since no one else it's using the iPad bandwidth most of the the time is faster...

Ah, ok, I see, that makes sense. Sorry to hear the DSL isn't much faster than 3G at your location. Really hope you guys get better DSL speeds in the future - fast.

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post #47 of 49
2/12/12 at 8:49am
The Pantech Burst, already on AT&T takes a Micro SIM and is LTE enabled. People read too much into things...
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post #48 of 49
2/12/12 at 9:46am
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Ah, ok, I see, that makes sense. Sorry to hear the DSL isn't much faster than 3G at your location. Really hope you guys get better DSL speeds in the future - fast.

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Well if LTE develops to 100m down, I think never. How fast is your DSL? AT&T LTE is suppose to hit 20m right now...
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post #49 of 49
2/12/12 at 12:04pm
Do you really want 4G LTE?

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