Considerations Concerning To 4G Mobile UK

| Sunday, June 3, 2012
By Beau Harrold


The entire world is covered by cellular coverage these days, and the coverage is especially comprehensive in developed nations. British people were among some of the first to have access to 3G networks when these were new nearly ten years ago, but currently are straggling the rest of Europe and the US when it comes to 4G mobile UK. There have been various issues pertaining to the roll-out that have slowed things down.

Many people in the UK would like 4G access sooner rather than later. In a poll done where over 2000 adults were asked for their thoughts on the subject, more than 80% of them indicated that they believed 4G coverage should be provided soon. Mentioning reasons like keeping up with competition in other countries, their thoughts were fairly clear. However, the poll did not mention whether the people polled knew about the possible problems that new coverage could bring about.

Nearly all 4G coverage uses the bandwidth at 800 and 2100Mhz. Older technologies such as 2G and 3G use different bands. The greatest combination of speed and distance, in addition to building penetration of signals, is achieved at 800Mhz. The issue with this is that a number of other technologies also use frequencies around this band, for similar reasons.

Up to 10% of all UK households may lose their free television if nationwide 4G coverage was implemented, however. The bandwidth used by boosters that bring the signal to millions of households is near enough to that of the new, proposed 4G networks that it may run into interference. The mobile companies have offered to use filters to lessen this interference, but it may still cause a problem for some.

Other potentially problematic services include paid television and digital television, as well. Indeed, as these are paid services people are free to switch to other options. Nevertheless, the companies that run these services are not exactly thrilled with the prospect of being compelled to make significant modifications or go out of business, so they have been persistent voices against rolling out the current version of 4G.

Something that was submitted and started to be carried out was auctioning off the frequencies. Businesses or companies that wanted to use a frequency could buy the rights to do so. Nevertheless, a number of of the companies that would be affected have been stalling the process, ostensibly in a court verdict that they can use to their gain. Many of the participants are mobile providers.

Trials are underway by a number of large UK mobile providers, but they do not use the frequencies that the subject of such intense debate. Certain frequencies are superior at delivering faster speeds than others, and some of these frequencies cover greater distances and penetrate buildings at varying efficiencies. This has caused intense competition for the 'best' frequencies.

It appears that 4G is coming to the UK, but it certainly seems like it's slow getting here. For the moment, the large companies are battling it out in a battle of auctions, court dates and business deals. 4G mobile UK may cause some short-term issues, but most citizens are for the implementation, which will offer much better capabilities in the long run.




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