What is unlimited 4G internet

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 communication, which allows, for example, to enter a social network anywhere and anytime: at home, at work or even on the road. So, as a matter of fact, there is a demand for 4G internet.

Internet connection formats

It should be noted that the mobile Internet is not something new and inaccessible both in the whole world and in our country. Just before it was slow, weak and quite expensive: starting from GPRS and ending with 2G. The latter, by the way, has become quite acceptable for viewing pages in the browser, mail and work in some online programs. For more - downloading a video or downloading music - he, unfortunately, was not able.

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

Advantages of 4G

So, the format of the last generation network (still this communication format is called LTE) has advantages over all parameters in comparison with 2G and 3G. This, in particular, the connection speed and cost.

For example, using unlimited 4G internet, the movie can be downloaded, on average, in 7 minutes. If we compare with the third generation communication format, it is about 4 times faster, and with 2G - 10-12 times. Impressive, is not it?

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

In fact, the 4G data rate can be compared to a conventional fixed connection. The only drawback, which has such a network format, is still volume. Yes, tariff plans, which operators promote on the market, are available at a normal price. But the downside is that they all have limitations on the amount of data transferred. Sometimes these are large packets of 20-30 GB in size, but still there are limitations. If we talk about the absence of restrictions, then the price grows quite sharply. This means that the unlimited 4G Internet (that is, one in which there is no restriction on the amount of data sent and received by the user) is still not so accessible to us. Although, of course, the first steps towards its popularization and cheapening are already being made.

Perhaps the reason for this is the very method of organizing signal transmission over the LTE network. Let's consider it in more detail.

How does the 4G Internet work?

The reason for such a high speed signal of the Internet of the fourth generation is the use of more advanced equipment. If you do not go into technical details, you can say this: operators invested in the transmission of 4G signal, so the cost of this Internet, and the volumes in which it is provided, are due to these investments and the need to return them.

In addition to 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 phone or a tablet of the latest model, which LTE probably supports; The other 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 possesses and whether it will work in your chosen network.

Which devices accept the 4G signal?

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

As for another category of signal receivers - modems, the situation here is somewhat different. Portable modems can be different: some of them are configured to work only in one format, for example, 3G; Others work both on 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 on the 2G network. If yes, then you need to select a universal device.

Who provides 4G communication services?

Now we turn to the review of operators that provide communication services. Traditionally, these are cellular service providers with technical capacities (a network of towers) capable of transmitting a mobile signal. By means of these towers, a 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 operate for subscribers.

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

In addition to those mentioned, there is also the company Yota, which provides Internet services in Russia.

About the tariffs for each of these operators - later in the article.

Internet from MTS

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

Now let's see how much data is available to the user for these amounts in the 4G format. Internet MTS provides in the following packages: 3, 12 and 30 GB. Also, it should be clarified that the last two plans - Maxi and VIP - allow you to use the Internet without restrictions at night. Called the service "Night Unlimited". It can be a great helper for those who would like to download a new movie to their mobile device, just leaving it turned on for the night.

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

Internet from Megafon

At "Megaphone" tariff plans for the Internet of all formats are identical. This definitely has some logic in terms of convenience for customers. In fact, the subscriber does not have to pay more for one or another signal transmission format, since he is interested in the mobile Internet service as a whole.

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

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

Another argument in favor of ordering 4G Internet "Megaphone" is additional actions to provide devices for reception. In particular, this operator is ready to offer you an excellent mobile router or USB-modem at a bargain price. Also with it in the package there will be a starter package of the company, due to what it is possible without superfluous expenses to pass to tariff plans of "Megaphone".

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

Internet from Beeline

Yellow-black "Beeline" is another mobile Internet service provider. On his website, as well as with other operators, a whole table of advantages of this format of communication is written, various promo pages and videos are created, proving a lot of advantages of communication of the fourth generation.

As for tariffs for which 4G Internet "Beeline" is provided, they are called as follows: "All for 200", "All for 400", "All for 600" and "All for 900". The figures in each of the titles are the price at which the package is offered. The traffic volumes within each of them are the following: 1, 2, 5, 6 Gb. In addition to the Internet, the packages include (as, indeed, other operators) additional services like free calls in the network and inexpensive calls to the numbers of other operators.

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

Internet from Yota

This provider's terms seem much more loyal. 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. The difference is felt, right?

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

Communication LTE from Yota is clearly more profitable, but do not forget that other mobile operators make it possible to make calls on the net or for its limits cheaper, and also to use SMS-packages. It is less profitable for the same provider to conduct such actions.

How to connect?

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

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

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