Strayer CIS500 Week 4 Assignment 2

CIS 500 Week 4 Assignment 2
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 smartphones run on 3G networks.
Write a four to five (4-5) page paper in which you: Compare and
contrast 3G wireless networks to 4G networks in terms of: Services and
application Network architecture Data throughput User perceptions Distinguish
between the 4G LTE, 4G WiMax, and 4G WiBro networks based on: Upload and
download speeds User perceptions Backward compatibility Service availability
Identify why the competition between the 4G LTE carriers has been so fierce and
describe the benefits of this competition to the subscribers. 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. Use at least three (3)
quality resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar Websites do
not qualify asquality resources. You may use the resources above or
others of your choosing.