The evolution of cellular transmission technology has had a tremendous impact, not just on the communications industry but on daily life. The 2g networks of the 1990s were able to handle voice transmission clearly. 3g networks, developed in the 2000s, added data transmission to the mix. Today's 4G LTE networks allow effective broadband Internet connectivity and are contributing to the exponential growth of the Internet of Things or IoT. 

What Is the IoT?

The Internet of Things refers to the growing network of "smart" products that connect to each other and the Internet to improve the user experience. It includes tablets, laptops, and the like, but extends to items like smart televisions, connected fitness watches, and refrigerators that let you look up recipes and create grocery lists. Many of these items permit users to monitor and control them remotely, from wherever they have a Wi-Fi or a mobile LTE connection. For instance, did you forget to lock the door and turn out the lights as you left for work? That's no problem with a smart home automation system, which lets you adjust and program lighting and bolt or unbolt the door from anywhere.

How LTE Impacts the IoT

4G LTE—or "4th generation, long-term evolution"—networks permit users to interact with their devices and products even while on-the-go. No longer are we tethered to a home Wi-Fi signal in order to get online. We can bring it with us as we shop, while in the dentist office waiting room, or even when in the office. The speed, reliability, and bandwidth provided by the latest generation of mobile networking advancements gives users extraordinary flexibility and power.

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