Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) are among the most fundamental concepts in all mobile networks, including 4G LTE and 5G NR. Effective use of FDD and TDD in full-duplex and half-duplex modes ensures successful two-way communication. 4G LTE and 5G NR can use both FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) and TDD (Time […]
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5G mobile networks have already been launched in many countries, but did you know that two types of 5G networks exist today? Standalone 5G (5G SA) and non-standalone 5G (5G NSA) are two deployment modes for 5G New Radio (NR) networks. Standalone 5G or 5G SA is a deployment model that allows a mobile operator
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There are many types of mobile tariffs and SIM plans, so it can be hard to make purchase decisions if you are unsure what they mean. SIMO and phone contracts are the most common tariff types for pay-monthly or postpaid subscriptions. SIMO or SIM Only is a type of mobile tariff that allows a customer
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If you want to access 5G cellular services, you need a 5G compatible device with a SIM plan that supports 5G. In addition, you also need a decent 5G coverage in your locations of interest, e.g., your home and office. Your mobile operator must have 5G coverage in your area If your mobile operator does
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Depending on your mobile operator and your monthly tariff, you may have encountered the term data rollover. Data rollover is a feature that mobile service providers can offer on prepaid and postpaid mobile plans. Data rollover or mobile data rollover is a feature in your monthly mobile data plan that allows you to carry forward
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The first 4G network was launched in 2009 using the LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology. While 5G networks have already been introduced in many countries, LTE is currently the most widely available cellular technology worldwide. As a mobile phone user, the good thing about LTE is that it is planned to co-exist and evolve alongside
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Nowadays, mobile internet is not limited to mobile phones only but can easily be extended to other devices through tethering and hotspots. With 4G LTE and 5G NR mobile phones, tethering and mobile hotspotting techniques are handy alternatives if your main internet goes down. 4G and 5G smartphones today have the option to enable a
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4G and 5G mobile networks can offer high-speed mobile data services and can already deliver download and upload speeds previously only possible with fibre broadband internet. If you are struggling with your mobile data speed, the chances are that the issue is either with your network or your device. Your 4G or 5G mobile data
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5G stands for fifth-generation, and it represents the latest generation of mobile cellular networks that follow the fourth-generation (4G) LTE networks. 5G was introduced in the UK and many other countries in 2019, but it is still in the early stages. 5G stands for the fifth generation of mobile networks and is enabled by the
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Have you ever noticed the ‘H’ or ‘H+’ symbol on your mobile phone screen when using mobile internet? That is HSPA or High-Speed Packet Access. When you see this symbol on your mobile phone, you can expect decent mobile data speeds but remember that HSPA is not 4G. High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) is an enhancement
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