LTE (Long Term Evolution) network is one of the types of mobile data transmission. The very project of creating such networks was created to improve the current means of transmitting information over wireless channels.
Currently, LTE networks are referred to as the fourth generation of wireless communication (4G). The main advantages over the previous generation are high data transfer rates. This is an obvious plus for users. In turn, providers can use LTE technology to increase their coverage without installing new equipment.
The optimal coverage radius of an LTE base station is 5 km. If necessary, the specified range can be extended to 100 km. Naturally, such a large coverage area is provided by installing the antenna at a sufficient height and does not imply its use in urban environments.
The world's first commercial LTE network was launched in Sweden in 2009. In Russia, the development of this standard has not yet received active support. This is due to the fact that in order to work with LTE networks, operators must have a frequency of a certain range at their disposal.
In May 2012, the Yota operator activated the LTE network in Moscow. Until that time, most services were provided using the WiMax channel. Active Yota users had the opportunity to exchange "old" modems for equipment working with an LTE channel in advance. It should be noted that before the launch of the LTE network in the capital, such channels had already been operating in Novosibirsk and Krasnodar.
The slow integration of LTE technologies has a negative impact on the development of computer technology. This applies mainly to all kinds of tablet computers and communicators. Some of these devices support LTE connectivity.
The operation of LTE networks in Russia is ensured in such a way that when you leave the coverage area of the corresponding antennas, an instant switch to relatively old channels is carried out. Naturally, this function is supported only by those devices that can work with LTE, WiMax and GPRS channels.
