[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Connectivity
4G
Fourth-generation cellular (LTE); still the reliable default with wide coverage.
Also known as:
LTE
4G LTE
LTE Cat
4G support
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
4G (LTE) offers ~100 Mbps–1 Gbps depending on category (e.g., LTE Cat. 24). It remains the backbone for calls, fallback, and coverage where 5G is spotty.
See 4G network: LTE 1, 2, 3... band lists — more bands means better international roaming.
Related Technical Terms
5G
Fifth-generation cellular (sub-6 and mmWave) offering gigabit download when available.
Connectivity
Modem
The chip that handles cellular connectivity (4G/5G); its specs set peak download and upload speeds.
Connectivity
mmWave
A high-frequency 5G band (24–39 GHz) with huge speed but very short range and poor wall penetration.
Connectivity