What is The Difference Between 3G and 4G Speed?

When we talk about internet speed the first thing that comes to mind is the generation of the internet. 3G and 4G are the standards of mobile communication. 3G and 4G mean the third and fourth generation of internet networks.

The larger number indicates the better, more developed and newer version of the internet network. Since 1979, each decade has seen a new generation of internet speed. This is the era of 4G internet. 4G internet speed is the highest in comparison to 3G and other networks. It has 10X speed than 3G internet speed.

3G internet:

3G is the short form of the third generation. It is the third generation of telecommunication wireless networks. 3G is an upgraded version for 2G and 2.5G GPRS networks. 3G internet speed has the ability to transfer data at a rate of at least 200 kbit/s. It was first commercially introduced in 2001. It was a significant development in terms of the speed of data transfer.

4G internet:

The concept of 4G has changed in the course of time. It is the benchmark of the 2010s. 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and WiMax always claimed that they can provide an advanced network. Thus they claimed themselves to be 4G technology. After much debate, the International Telecommunication Union declared that LTE and WiMax to be 4G networks. These deliver multiple megabits which is much more than most of the 3G networks. 4G devices consume more battery charge and may use more data than 3G devices.

There are many technical differences between 3G and 4G internet speed. These are described accordingly. Here we will see a list of ground where 3G and 4G internet networks appear different.

The great news is that third time in a row Banglalink has claimed the top spot for the Ookla Speedtest award for Q1-Q2 and Q3-Q4 in 2020 and lastly Q1-Q2 in 2021 for becoming the fastest mobile network in Bangladesh.

3G vs 4G speed debate may go on like this:

Browsing speed:

The 3G network gives an average consistent internet speed of 144Kbps to 400 Kbps. This is the normal browsing speed of the 3G network. When one surfs the internet and visits different websites to read articles, research papers and other things he or gets an average speed of the 3G network. 3G speed slows down gradually. Still, now, 3G is called the backbone of the national mobile network.

On the other hand, 4G often on average has 10 times speed than the 3G network. It can load a huge amount of data within seconds. 4G speed doesn’t slow down during browsing. It remains the same from start to finish. Daily internet browsing doesn’t show the difference between 3G and 4G internet speed. Browsing the internet, GPS, browsing social networking sites, downloading email will not show the difference. It seems the same. But for the fastest mobile internet, you should move from 3G to 4G connection.

Download speed:

When it comes to downloading data from the internet there is no better network than 4G. Currently Banglalink 4G is the fastest internet speed in Bangladesh. It can download a huge amount of data at Full Speed. The typical download speed of 4G is 20 Mbps. This depends on the file size. In 4G there is no problem downloading the big data file. But the 3G network slows down over time. 4G is consistent in speed.

Data download speed shows the real difference between 3G and 4G. 500 MB of data will take 22 minutes to download in the 3G network. Where it is possible to download a huge file within a minute in 4G, the 3G network struggles to do the same.

Upload speed:

The 4G network is much ahead of 3G as far as uploading a file is concerned. Uploading files online requires a strong network. The 4G network has an average uploading speed of 10 Mbps. On the other hand, 3G has only 2 Mbps upload speed. Uploading a file on Facebook, email, takes extra time on the 3G network. It is easier to upload videos on YouTube using the 4G network. And with Banglalink fastest mobile network in BD, you can enjoy everything at Full Speed. 

Live-streaming:

Nowadays it has become a trend to go live on YouTube or especially on Facebook. It is the contribution of Full Speed 4G internet. Otherwise, it would not be possible to do it. Only 4G speed internet supports smooth live streaming. Besides that 4G has popularized watching games online. Anyone can watch a game live on his mobile phone easily if he has 4G enabled phone and he is in a 4G available area.

The best example of seamless live-streaming is Banglalink Toffee App, where you can enjoy Live TV at Full Speed 4G internet packages.

In 3G speed internet, it would buffer while watching anything live online. Smooth live streaming is only possible in the 4G network. It is not always possible for a 3G speed internet to load a page with tons of photos, GIFs, streaming live music, etc.

Video calls:

As long as people were satisfied with voice calls, there was no need for high-speed internet like 4G for normal voice data transfer. But the arrival of 4G made it a trend of video calling. All the social networking sites came up with this option. For a smooth video call, 4G is the best possible network. In 3G speed buffers and the video quality is not better than 4G video calls. 

Latency:

The 4G network has developed a whole new experience of surfing the internet. Not only download and upload speed is increased but also the response time. 4G has a much better response time than the 3G network. Because of lower latency, 3G enabled phones don’t respond faster. 4G enabled phones to respond quickly to any requests. The response time in 4G is around 45 milliseconds which was 80 milliseconds in 3G. Though apparently, it seems normal It plays an important role during live streaming.

Available area and devices:

4G internet is usually available in city areas. Central business districts, the busy urban area mostly have 4G coverage. On the contrary, 3G is available in most places. From rural to urban areas, almost everywhere 3G is accessible. To get 4G internet speed you must have 4G enabled smartphones. It only can be used only in 4G compatible mobile phones.

Banglalink is offering 4G Devices, which will be perfect for the 4G connectivity. And if you buy those devices, with that you can avail of Banglalink’s exciting 4G internet offers.

The 3G network is suited for older models. When the 4G network is not available in an area 4G enabled phones automatically connect with the 3G network.

Price factor:

The price is almost the same in both the networks. The service provider with the only 3G network may offer a more affordable price. They do it to compensate for the lack of network coverage they have. Otherwise, most companies offer internet packages with the same price list.

With Banglalink, if you replace 3G sim with 4G, you will get 8GB internet free.

To draw a conclusion, it is worth saying that each generation of the internet brought something new and better for internet users. The speed and network coverage have been improved by every generation. The most significant change came with the introduction of 3G internet speed. 4G is the updated version of this. In the future, more generations may come into use but currently, these two generations of the internet are available and thriving in the world of the internet.