4G

4G is the fourth generation of cellular network technology that emerged in the late 2000s and early 2010s, designed to deliver much faster data speeds than its predecessor 3G by using all-IP communications and eliminating older circuit-switching voice methods. It matters because the higher bandwidth enables data-intensive applications like HD video streaming and expanded Internet of Things devices that weren't practical on slower networks.

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