Smartphone 4G Hype?- ez

Woohoo!!! Smartphones with 4G wireless are coming out!!! (backtrack) Wait a minute… Do you really need it? The wireless giants (At&t, Sprint, Verizon, Cricket, etc.) have decided to launch a new line up of new smartphones along with 4G plans.

            Most people that buy the 4G plans don’t need the power. “You can get wifi on any device near your phone.” Some people will argue. And, yes it will deliver broadband speeds to your phone which will range between 3-10 mbps allowing you to load and download videos and music simultaneously. This is more powerful than most DSL and cables, while 3G networks can only compete with a slow- medium DSL connection. It sounds good right? Well, think again.

            Here’s the catch. You’ll need to get a new phone to be able to use 4G networks. You’ll have a large variety to choose from. Service providers have released expensive phone line ups. The bottom line phone is in the $100’s range. Ok… it’s still not much. But, to top that the 4G service will cost you $10 a month extra. The price is fair, but here is the final catch. To use it as a wireless hotspot will cost you $30 a month. With the phone service this will cost you $150 range!!! You could get a decent car with costs that much.

            The average person doesn’t have the money to pay that much for the service and most won’t need it unless they own a business or something. The prices may drop, but until then think twice before you switch to 4G.