Much to the delight of consumers, there has never been a better time than now to be in the market for a wireless internet connection. Although there are a number of different choices you can choose from, the bottom line is that you're going to get a fast broadband connection no matter which provider you sign up for. That doesn't mean they're all the same though. In fact, there is one choice that consumers should set their sights on and for a reason they might not have anticipated.
When it comes to fast wireless connectivity, cellular rules; nothing else really comes close to offering what it can. For example, Wifi just doesn't have nearly the same range, even though it may have the speed. Another example is satellite internet, which is not easy to use in a mobile capacity like cellular internet. Ultimately, Wifi was meant to be used as a home networking solution and satellite was meant to be used as a home internet solution. Ultimately, only cellular technology is up to the task of being a true wireless internet solution.
It should be clear which technology you should sign up for, but did you know there are several standards competing for your business in that realm? There are currently three solid contenders and each has their own advantages in one way or another. HSPA+ is based heavily on 3G technology but it features speeds just as fast as the others. Because of its infrastructure, it is relatively easy for it to expand, but the problem is that its future doesn't look as bright as the other two solutions. After all, you can only go so far with old technology. Another contender is known as Wimax. Unlike HSPA+, it is based on next-generation technology which means that it has much more potential for growth in the future. Believe it or not, this standard has also been around longer than the others and thus has had the opportunity to roll out a solid network.
Finally, there is Long Term Evolution or LTE. As its name implies, its goal is to be a cellular internet connection with lasting power, but it currently remains untested because it's the newest of the bunch. It may indeed be able to deliver on all of its promises in the future, but as it stands now it is not much different than Wimax. Even when you compare those two options in terms of future outlook, they both have nearly the same potential for growth. Although marketing campaigns will lead you to believe that LTE is clearly the way to go, the facts tell a different tale.
There is one more aspect to consider, and it could quite possibly be the most significant: data caps. HSPA+ and LTE both have relatively low data caps in place, which means that you may not be able to get the most out of your broadband connection. Wimax, on the other hand, allows for unlimited data transfer. For this reason, it should be considered your top choice when it comes to cellular internet.
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