Will US lead the way for 4G smart phones?

With reports claiming that the United States could be seeing the first 4G compatible smart phone launched over the coming months there is now speculation over when the same will be seen in the UK.

Whilst 3G technology has made life much easier for many people in terms of being able to get online using mobile devices whilst out and about there are many people that are keen to see the launch of 4G technology in the UK. With 4G technology users are able to enjoy greater speeds, better coverage, and increased reliability.

It has been reported recently that the US based network operator Spring has been working on a next generation 4G WiMax network for a while, and over the next few months the operator is expected to launch a smart phone that is compatible with 4G technology. Spring is said to claim that around thirty million people will be able to access the technology when it is launched.

Furthermore, Sprint claims that more and more people will be able to access 4G as the technology progresses. The reports about 4G technology being available in the United States in a few months have sparked speculation over when this technology will be made available in the UK, and some reports have claimed that this could be later this year or early in 2011.

Rumours have already started suggesting that with the release of the Apple iPad the technological giant Apple is now set to focus on the iPhone 4G. However, in another recent report a number of UK based mobile network providers have said that more spectrum is needed to allow them to roll out 4G technology in the UK, and some believe that it could be some time before this technology is available.

Source – Top10