01-21-2011, 01:07 PM
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Originally posted by hawaiideborah
Not being tech savvy I don't know what LTE is and why it would be worth it, but know a new version of iphone would be great.
LTE is the new global standard network technology being rolled out by many carriers, including Verizon and AT&T. It offers faster speeds, better ability to pass through buildings, less latency, more security, and allows more folks to use the same facility simultaneously with less interference. Verizon plans to have 2/3 of the country converted to LTE by mid 2012, with total coverage in 2013. AT&T is a little slower out of the gate, but theirs will be an easier upgrade, so they may catch up or just lag behind slightly. If I were a betting man, I'd guess iPhone 6 will be LTE compatible but it wouldn't surprise me if iPhione 5 were too. Verizon LTE devices will be backwards compatible with their existing technology, and I would assume the same for other carriers.