What is unlimited 4G internet

2024 Author: Howard Calhoun | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 10:16

Today, the Internet literally surrounds us in everyday life. We use social networks, watch movies, download programs that make our work easier. Each of us, in fact, is in a parallel “online life”, consisting of accounts on various services, in games and on platforms for communication. Not surprisingly, for constant contact with all these resources, you need uninterrupted access to the Internet. Preference, of course, is given to mobile communications, which allow, for example, to access a social network anywhere and at any time: at home, at work or even on the road. So, in fact, there is a demand for 4G Internet.

Internet communication formats

It should be noted that the mobile Internet is not something new and inaccessible both around the world and in our country. It's just that earlier it was slow, weak and rather expensive: from GPRS to 2G. The latter, by the way, has become quite acceptable for browsing pages in a browser, mail and working in some online programs. For more - downloading videos or downloading music - he, unfortunately, was not capable.

Today everything has changed. We have the most advancedtechnology - 4G internet. Given the wide territorial coverage of mobile providers, such a network is available almost anywhere, even in areas outside the city. Thanks to this, anyone can enjoy all the benefits that 4G coverage opens up.

4G Benefits

So, the latest generation network format (this communication format is also called LTE) has advantages in all respects compared to 2G and 3G. These are, in particular, connection speed and cost.

For example, using unlimited 4G Internet, a movie can be downloaded, on average, in 7 minutes. If compared with the third generation communication format, then this is about 4 times faster, and with 2G - 10-12 times faster. Impressive, isn't it?

In addition to downloading movies, of course, the high speed of the 4th generation Internet is noticeable in all other types of work. This can be an instantly opened page in a browser, a song downloaded in a couple of seconds, or a stable high-speed connection in Skype without slowdowns and disconnections.

In fact, 4G data transfer speed can be compared with a regular fixed connection. The only drawback that this network format has so far is the volume. Yes, the tariff plans that operators are promoting in the market are available at a normal price. But the downside is that they all have limits on the amount of data transferred. Sometimes these are large packages with a size of 20-30 GB, but still there are limitations. If we talk about the absence of restrictions, then the price risessharp enough. This means that unlimited 4G Internet (that is, one in which there is no limit on the amount of data transmitted and received by the user) is still not so accessible to us. Although, of course, the first steps towards its popularization and reduction in price are already being taken.

Perhaps the reason for this is the very way the signal is transmitted over the LTE network. Let's consider it in more detail.

How does 4G internet work?

The reason for such a high signal speed of the fourth generation Internet is the use of more advanced equipment. Without going into technical details, we can say this: operators have invested in 4G signal transmission, therefore both the cost of such Internet and the volumes in which it is provided are due to these investments and the need to return them.

Besides the costs associated with transmitting a signal of this format, there is another category of costs - devices capable of receiving a signal. It's one thing if you have a latest phone or tablet that probably supports LTE; another is when you are looking for a special 4G internet modem for your personal computer or laptop. In this case, of course, you need to pay attention to what characteristics such a device has and whether it will work on the network you have chosen.

Which devices receive 4G signal?

As already noted, among tablets and smartphones (and other mobile devices), the mostadvanced models. As a rule, this is indicated in the description of such a device or allocated a place in the name of the device (for example, Google Nexus 7 LTE). Therefore, it will be quite easy for you to choose the gadget with which you can enjoy the benefits of working on the fourth generation Internet using this guideline.

As for another category of signal receivers - modems, the situation here is somewhat different. Portable modems are different: some of them are configured to work exclusively in one format, for example, 3G; others work both in the 4G network and in older communication formats. Here, again, you need to pay attention to the characteristics and take into account whether you plan to work with a modem, say, also with a card in a 2G network. If yes, then you need to pick up a universal device.

Who provides 4G services?

Now let's move on to an overview of operators that provide communication services. Traditionally, these are cellular communication providers with technical capacities (a network of towers) capable of transmitting a mobile signal. Through the same towers, the fourth generation Internet network is also being created. Consequently, the 4G service is also provided by operators within the framework of those tariff plans that are valid for subscribers.

Currently, there are three largest service providers on the LTE network market: MTS, Beeline and Megafon. In this article we will write separate sections about them, in which we will try to outline the main conditions for the provision of services, including the cost of packagesdata.

In addition to those mentioned, there is also a Yota company that provides Internet services in the Russian Federation.

About the tariffs of each of the mentioned operators - later in the article.

Internet from MTS

Let's start with MTS. The official website of the company indicates the availability of three tariff plans. These are Internet Mini, Internet Maxi and Internet VIP. Accordingly, the cost of service for all plans is distributed as follows: 350, 700 and 1200 rubles.

Now let's figure out how much data is available to the user for these amounts in 4G format. Internet MTS provides in the following packages: 3, 12 and 30 GB. It should also be clarified that the last two plans - Maxi and VIP - make it possible to use the Internet without restrictions at night. The service is called "Night unlimited". It can be a great help for those who would like to download a new movie to their mobile device by simply leaving it on overnight.

MTS connection speed is not limited. As for additional packages, 2 GB on top will cost the user 250 rubles, and another 5 - 450 rubles. Thus, even if you run out of your 4G Internet, MTS is ready to provide more for a moderate fee.

Internet from Megafon

Megafon has the same tariff plans for the Internet of all formats. There is definitely some logic in this in terms of customer convenience. In fact, the subscriber should not pay more for a particular signal transmission format, since he is interested inmobile internet service in general.

Tariffs for 4G Internet Megafon offers the following: XS, S, M, L, XL with a cost of 7 rubles / day, 350, 590, 890 and 1290 rubles per month, respectively.

For this amount, the subscriber ultimately receives 70 megabytes (per day), 3 GB, 16 GB, 36 GB and unlimited Internet per month. This is quite convenient and inexpensive: the user chooses how much traffic he needs and for how long.

Another argument in favor of ordering MegaFon 4G Internet is additional promotions for providing devices for reception. In particular, this operator is ready to offer you an excellent mobile router or USB modem at a bargain price. Also, it will come with a starter package of the company, due to which you can switch to Megafon tariff plans at no extra cost.

Plus, the company also provides an opportunity to purchase additional traffic in the amount of 1 or 5 GB for 150 and 400 rubles, respectively.

Internet from Beeline

Yellow-black "Beeline" is another provider of mobile Internet services. On its website, like other operators, there is a whole table of advantages of this communication format, various promo pages and videos have been created, proving a lot of advantages of fourth generation communication.

As for the tariffs for which Beeline 4G Internet is provided, they are called as follows: “All for 200”, “All for 400”, “All for 600” and “All for 900”. The numbers indicated in each of the names are the price at which the package is offered. The traffic volumes within each of them are as follows: 1, 2, 5, 6 GB. ExceptInternet, the packages include (as, indeed, with other operators) additional services such as free calls to the network and inexpensive calls to numbers of other operators.

If you compare Beeline 4G Internet with other providers, of course, the difference in prices and volumes of packages becomes obvious. For 900 rubles, this operator gives 6 gigabytes, while Megafon - 36 GB for the same amount.

Internet from Yota

This provider seems to have much more loyal conditions. For example, for only 300 rubles you will be provided with unlimited Internet. MTS 4G connection at the same cost (for comparison) is ready to connect in the amount of only 3 GB. You can feel the difference, right?

Other Yota tariffs are three packages (each of which is also unlimited), which are characterized by different speeds and, accordingly, differ in price based on this. So, a connection of 1 Mbps is available for 300 rubles, for 3 - for 590, and the "Maximum speed" package is provided to the subscriber at a price of 790 rubles.

LTE communication from Yota is clearly more profitable, but do not forget that other mobile operators make it possible to make calls within the network or beyond it cheaper, as well as use SMS packages. It is less profitable for the same provider to carry out such actions.

How to connect?

In this article, we have provided a list of mobile operators providing 4G Internet services (including unlimited). The question remains how to connect. The answer is quite simple.

First, you need to find a device with which you would like to work in the future and whichsupports fourth generation communication format. We recommend looking for it from the company whose services you will use, for example, from Megafon, the 4G Internet modem is cheaper if you use it to "sit" in their network.

Secondly, get a SIM card from a provider whose terms are closer to you. Thirdly, activate the card and replenish your account. Activation is carried out by dialing a combination of numbers (you will see them on the starter package of the card), as well as by dialing the service center (although there you will most likely be told to dial the combination). After that, you need to replenish your account - and mobile Internet is with you!