{"id":5034,"date":"2017-10-17T08:48:08","date_gmt":"2017-10-17T08:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/techbeatph.com\/wproot\/?p=5034"},"modified":"2017-10-18T21:10:06","modified_gmt":"2017-10-18T21:10:06","slug":"7-reasons-why-you-should-level-up-to-lte-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/7-reasons-why-you-should-level-up-to-lte-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons why you should level up to LTE right now"},"content":{"rendered":"

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LTE or Long-Term Evolution is currently the most-advanced commercially available mobile technology being used by mobile users all over the world. Usually indicated by an \u2018LTE\u2019 or \u20184G\u2019 mark beside a smartphone\u2019s signal bars, LTE delivers mobile internet that\u2019s more than twice faster than the data speed of its predecessor – 3G.<\/p>\n

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But more than just faster download and uploads, the essence of LTE technology is in the delivery of a much better mobile internet experience and digital services, especially now that connectivity is fast becoming an integral part of how we live our daily lives. LTE is no longer the future; LTE is now.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re still not using LTE on your phone, you are missing out on a lot. Smart Communications is encouraging its customers to make that important shift now in order for them, Smart subscribers, to maximize the benefit of the LTE network. Here are seven reasons why you should level up to LTE:<\/p>\n

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  1. SIM upgrade is free.<\/strong>\u00a0To start connecting to LTE, you must: 1) have an LTE-capable device 2) use an LTE SIM and 3) be in an area covered by LTE network. If you haven\u2019t updated your SIM since you got your first phone, say 5 years ago, chances are you\u2019re still using a 3G or 2G SIM. If your SIM is not LTE-capable, you may upgrade it for free at the Smart Store nearest you. Don\u2019t worry, you\u2019ll get to keep your original SIM\u2019s mobile number.<\/li>\n
  2. LTE gives the best possible mobile internet experience.<\/strong>\u00a0LTE is made for how we use the internet today. We no longer just browse and search via mobile, we watch movies, play games, listen to music, download email attachments, share files, shop, bank, study, and more. With LTE, we can enjoy and experience all these digital content and services the way they\u2019re intended to be.<\/li>\n
  3. LTE\u2019s coverage is expanding nationwide.<\/strong>\u00a0Smart projects that by the end of 2018, more than 90% of the country\u2019s population will have access to Smart\u2019s LTE network. That means LTE will be virtually ubiquitous, making better internet experience seamless for the increasingly mobile smartphone users. With an LTE device powered by an LTE SIM, you\u2019ll be enjoying LTE speeds almost everywhere.<\/li>\n
  4. LTE will have better indoor penetration.<\/strong>\u00a0Smart has been deploying LTE across the country by replacing and upgrading cellsite equipment that are more efficient in utilizing LTE frequencies. And because Smart has been prioritizing lower frequencies like 700Mhz and\u00a0850Mhz\u00a0for LTE, Smart users will be able to enjoy stronger data signal even while indoors. Here\u2019s a video about one of Smart\u2019s network initiatives designed to improve the LTE experience of customers:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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