Long Term Evolution
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Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a wireless communication standard that enables high-speed mobile internet and data services on smartphones and other devices. It matters because it provides faster, more reliable connections than earlier wireless technologies, making it a fundamental infrastructure for modern mobile communications.
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In telecommunications, Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication for cellular mobile devices and data terminals. It is considered to be a "transitional" 4G technology, and is therefore also referred to as 3.95G as a step above 3G.
LTE is based on the 2G GSM/EDGE and 3G UMTS/HSPA standards. It improves on those standards' capacity and speed by using a different radio interface and core network improvements. LTE is the upgrade path for carriers with both GSM/UMTS networks and CDMA2000 networks. LTE has been succeeded by LTE Advanced, which is officially defined as a "true" 4G technology and also named "LTE+".