Cellular coverage has covered the world now days, especially in developed nations like the UK. The British public were the first to get 3G networks nearly a decade ago, but now they lag behind much of Europe and North America regarding 4G mobile UK. This is not just a matter of getting it done, nonetheless. The troubles with the roll-out of 4G networks have induced stopping and slowing in an effort to bring the UK up to speed.
When surveyed, most of UK public indicated that they desired 4G coverage, and they wanted it now. Although it is not clear from the survey whether the people asked were aware of the problems with the technology, 82% supported the immediate creation of greater 4G coverage. The reasons they mentioned included competing with global businesses and keeping up with the rest of the world.
4G is generally defined as coverage that utilises the 800Mhz and 2100Mhz frequency band. 3G networks use a separate frequency. Wider coverage at quicker speeds is likely when utilising 4G technologies at 800Mhz. The issue is that many other devices use the 800Mhz band or bands nearby, and any of these devices could potentially interfere with each other.
If new 4G technology were available, up to one in 10 of UK households located near a 4G tower might have great signal for their mobile phones, but lose all of their digital television access to free television stations. The towers could possibly interfere with the signal boosters that a number of people use to get free-to-air television channels in their homes. Filters used to reduce this interference are not a complete solution.
Other possibly problematic services include paid television and digital television, as well. Indeed, as these are paid services people are free to switch to other options. However, the companies that own these services are not happy with the idea of being obliged to make major modifications or go out of business, so they have been strong voices against rolling out the present incarnation of 4G.
One of the things proposed and started to be implemented was auctioning off the spectrum. Businesses or companies that sought after using a frequency could acquire the rights to do so. However, some of the companies that would be affected have been holding up the process, seemingly confident a court ruling that they can use to their benefit. Most of the participants are cellular providers.
Trial versions of 4G networks have been accomplished by a number of major providers in various regions across the UK. However, they do not use the spectrum which are of most contention, and the spectrum they do use are not ideal candidates for nationwide coverage. Some frequencies travel greater distances and penetrate buildings better than others, which are important qualities in a mobile phone signal.
Inevitably, it appears that the UK population will need to be patient for a little bit longer before 4G mobile UK is rolled out. Nevertheless, it seems unlikely that nothing will happen, because the concerns that the UK needs to stay up to date with the rest of the developed world are quite real. Regardless of circumstances, a compromise of some sort will be reached, hopefully very soon.
When surveyed, most of UK public indicated that they desired 4G coverage, and they wanted it now. Although it is not clear from the survey whether the people asked were aware of the problems with the technology, 82% supported the immediate creation of greater 4G coverage. The reasons they mentioned included competing with global businesses and keeping up with the rest of the world.
4G is generally defined as coverage that utilises the 800Mhz and 2100Mhz frequency band. 3G networks use a separate frequency. Wider coverage at quicker speeds is likely when utilising 4G technologies at 800Mhz. The issue is that many other devices use the 800Mhz band or bands nearby, and any of these devices could potentially interfere with each other.
If new 4G technology were available, up to one in 10 of UK households located near a 4G tower might have great signal for their mobile phones, but lose all of their digital television access to free television stations. The towers could possibly interfere with the signal boosters that a number of people use to get free-to-air television channels in their homes. Filters used to reduce this interference are not a complete solution.
Other possibly problematic services include paid television and digital television, as well. Indeed, as these are paid services people are free to switch to other options. However, the companies that own these services are not happy with the idea of being obliged to make major modifications or go out of business, so they have been strong voices against rolling out the present incarnation of 4G.
One of the things proposed and started to be implemented was auctioning off the spectrum. Businesses or companies that sought after using a frequency could acquire the rights to do so. However, some of the companies that would be affected have been holding up the process, seemingly confident a court ruling that they can use to their benefit. Most of the participants are cellular providers.
Trial versions of 4G networks have been accomplished by a number of major providers in various regions across the UK. However, they do not use the spectrum which are of most contention, and the spectrum they do use are not ideal candidates for nationwide coverage. Some frequencies travel greater distances and penetrate buildings better than others, which are important qualities in a mobile phone signal.
Inevitably, it appears that the UK population will need to be patient for a little bit longer before 4G mobile UK is rolled out. Nevertheless, it seems unlikely that nothing will happen, because the concerns that the UK needs to stay up to date with the rest of the developed world are quite real. Regardless of circumstances, a compromise of some sort will be reached, hopefully very soon.
No comments:
Post a Comment