LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is a standard for wireless communication of high-speed data. LTE is considered 4G (4th Generation) which is the next generation of wireless technology. It is the successor to EV-DO, Cricket’s 3G technology.
LTE and EV-DO have two different network architectures. LTE is designed to optimize data over wireless networks. EV-DO is a 3G technology and LTE is a 4G technology. LTE improves the speed and efficiency of data over a wireless network significantly improving the customer experience browsing, downloading etc.
4G is the fourth generation of cellular wireless standards. LTE is the premium technology to deliver 4G. Other technologies such as WiMax can also be used to create 4G wireless network.
3G is the generic abbreviation for 3rd generation. It is the wireless technology that initially enabled internet browsing over wireless networks. An example of 3G technology is EV-DO. 4G is the generic abbreviation for 4th generation. It is the wireless technology that was designed to optimize data over wireless networks, improving the speed and efficiency of data delivery. LTE is one of the technologies that can be used to build a 4G network.
Tucson is the first Cricket market selected 4G LTE service. Cricket launched LTE service in Tucson, Arizona in December 2011. Cricket has LTE coverage in over 90% of the Tucson metro area. Several additional cities are scheduled to launch in 2012 so please check in often.
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