Assignment
2: 4G Wireless Networks Due Week 4 and worth 75 points The following resources
may be helpful when completing this assignment.
• 3GPP Specification Detail.
(n.d.). General format. Retrievable here.
• WiMax Forum. (2012). General
format. Retrievable here.
The
3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) developed the 3GPP Long-Term
Evolution (LTE) standard for wireless communications technology. It is regarded
as an evolution of the Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM), the
Universal Mobile Telecommunications Systems (UMTS), and other standards. It is
also known as the 4G LTE. The competition among the carriers to support 4G LTE
networks has been very fierce as evidenced by TV commercials targeting Smartphone
users. Many smart phones run on 3G networks.
Write
a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you:
1. Compare and contrast 3G wireless
networks to 4G networks in terms of:
a.
Services
and application
b.
Network
architecture
c.
Data
throughput
d.
User
perception
2. Distinguish between the 4G LTE,
4G WiMax, and 4G WiBro networks based on
a.
Upload
and download speeds
b.
User
perceptions
c.
Backward
compatibility
d.
Service
availability
3.
Identify
why the competition between the 4G LTE carriers has been so fierce and describe
the benefits of this competition to the subscribers.
4.
In
January 2012, Verizon stated that 4G LTE is available in 190 cities covering
200 million American subscribers. According to AT&T’s Website, they had
plans for covering 20 million Americans in 15 markets by end of 2011. Conclude
why Verizon is able to cover more markets than AT&T.
5.
Use
at least three (3) quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and
similar Websites do not qualify as quality resources. You may use the resources
above or others of your choosing.
Your
assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New
Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and
references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor
for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title
of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,
and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the
required assignment page length.
