A look at true 4G: How does it differ from conventional data networks?

Over the last couple of years, there has been an active interest in 4G services. After adapting 3G services, India is at the cusp of switching over to 4G and LTE services. Telecom operators have begun rolling out services across telecom circles, and each handset vendor launching a new device doesn’t miss out on announcing its 4G/LTE capabilities. The frequent mention of the buzzword has increased the level of curiosity around 4G. In an age, where one can’t entirely distinguish between the advertised message and practical reality, you probably wouldn’t have pondered over true 4G. As expected, true 4G refers to speed. And is a directly related to the capabilities of a high speed network. In addition, true 4G also refers to the ability to enjoy better voice quality, real-time video conference and all the pleasures of hi-speed data including gaming, uploads and glitch-free high definition video streaming. Simply put, it’s like the thrill experienced after you switched from your good old cable TV to a set top box. Both services offer you video and audio. But a set top box gave you enhanced clarity. It just added to the pleasure while you watched your favorite show. True 4G is to your internet experience, what the set top box was to your TV viewing experience. A slower handset could limit you While we’re at the TV experience, a new set top box with an old TV set could still limit your viewing experience. When it comes to the internet, your mobile handset could be a similar bottleneck. With a new age smartphone and a true 4G network, in addition to faster data speeds, you will also gain access to features such as VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and VoWiFi (Voice over Wifi). With a true 4G network, your calls switch seamlessly from the VoLTE to VoWiFi. This results in a host of advantages for the consumer. Superior call experience You could enjoy superior high definition voice and video calls. Since higher bandwidth is available, the channel allows for wide-band audio technology and noise cancellation resulting in a more productive discussion at work and a joyful conversation with your family and friends. Seamless connectivity Unlike existing networks, VoLTE allows calls to connect faster. Unlike 2G networks, you could surf the internet on an ultra high speed network, while yet continuing on your call. True 4G enables you to browse the web, continue a download, use an application, or use features such as a mobile hotspot while staying on a call!  You can also seamlessly migrate between voice and video calls during an ongoing call with just one click. In fact, a true 4G network permits you to enjoy 7-way conference call and 4-way video conferencing. Take voice over data A true 4G network lets you take your voice services and continue using them over any Wi-Fi network (home, office, hotspots). This enables you to enjoy uninterrupted calls  and seamless call transfer between Wi-Fi and LTE (using VoLTE), effectively giving you better coverage – indoors as well as outdoors. Save costs Since you can also place voice calls over a Wi-Fi network, roaming charges are done away with – a VoWiFi call from anywhere in the world is charged as a mobile call in the home mobile network. With the advent of true 4G networks, you can gear up to experience superior data speeds, clarity of sound, video conferencing, multi-tasking and more!