Advantages of 4G:
- Quickly download files over a wireless network
- Extremely high voice quality
- Easily access Internet, IM, Social Networks, streaming media, video calling, etc.
- Higher bandwidth
- WiMAX, LTE, and HSPA+ are all versions of 4G, WiMAX is used by Sprint, LTE is used by Verizon and AT&T, HSPA+ is used by AT&T and TMobile
- 4G is 10 times faster than 3G
Disadvantages of 4G:
- New frequencies means new components in cell towers.
- Higher data prices for consumers
- Consumer is forced to buy a new device to support the 4G
- It is impossible to make your current equipment compatible with the 4G network
- 4G is only currently available in certain cities within the United States.