In our ongoing discussion of new technology and
the uses of new media, our thoughts are inevitably tied to awareness of the
speed with which our devices are able to process data and our requests. So, with Android, Google and Apple phones
flooding the market and becoming the technology of choice to film riots, get
instant advice for restaurants in the area or read about how a hurricane in
Indonesia will affect California, knowing that they have the speed to deliver
data quickly has become expected. RootMetrics put the common competitors to the test, and Verizon
reigned supreme by providing the most reliable and available 4G network. The 4G network offers download speeds over 3
megabits per second, which equates to a 30 minute video being able to download
in less than 10 minutes. Data showed
that it well outperformed AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile on a strictly 4G
network. Although, when dropping back
to the 3G network AT&T was the most available and reliable. Ultimately, the goal is to have a wireless
connection that allows us to view pictures, download music, stream movies and
connect to other people in the most interactive way possible. Verizon has shown they are clearly in the
lead.
--CG
Hi Tim. I think that this is a great topic and I know that in my home country, Australia, their is currently great debate over the evolution of communications. High speeds are a necessity and not just for the things you mentioned like sharing videos and photos but also for more important things like business communications as well as news. Telco's must maintain their resources and equipment to ensure that they continue to deliver strong internet connections. The dependency the world has on the internet is phenomenal and will continue to intensify in the future. This is a great topic that I think needs to be discussed more with federal government as communication is more a political issue for the country rather than commercial. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi, good job with your post! You made some excellent points that in this time in our lives we have an expectation that our devices deliver the information we need as quick as possible. I hve AT&T and they for sure do not have the fastest network! I am constantly frustrated by my AT&T iphone. Not only do I get bad service, but information comes to me so slow. Verizon does have the reputation for being fast, so this article doesnt come as a huge shocker to me. With every form of technology rests in one device, it needs to have the cpability to perform at a quick rate. I really on my phone for so much more than just entertainment purposes; I need to be able to send emails and talk to co workers as quickly as possible but AT&T doesnt cut it. Great job with this post, it was really informative:)
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