AT&T plans to debut their 4G network this Sunday. They will become the second major company to release 4G capabilities following their closest competitor Verizon. It will debut in five cities and reach over 70 million people. What does this mean for social media and its users?
4G capabilities will increase social media substantially. The more people that can access social media effectively through their phones will increase the use of it. With fourth-generation data services, one is able to use their cellphone virtually anywhere. Roaming is cut down by the new technology and increasingly faster speeds have been implemented. Not only can one access social media faster, but they can use it in more places than before. The networks are expanding and are creating better coverage for users.
Faster speeds means more posts, uploads and downloads at virtually any time and anywhere. The hassle of waiting for a phone to load internet is being phased out. Smartphones and their capabilities have changed the way we use the internet and social media. The technology of having the World Wide Web and social media in our pocket with essentially the same experience as a laptop or desk computer is mind blowing.
Sites like Skype and YouTube will benefit from the new technology considerably. The video experience will improve because of the increased speed. Videos will be uploaded quicker and loaded even faster. Skype’s video messaging will be viewed clearer and have limited lag interference. With more videos being uploaded and the ability to connect with family and friends almost anywhere, we basically have the power to never be alone.
Social media just became more user friendly and reliable through the release of more 4G data services. Time is of importance and with faster speeds we are able to get information out quicker and receive information at alarming speeds. Technology seems to change every day and someday 4G will be outdated. What will we see then? How will social media have changed? I remember when I could only access social media through my desk computer at home. With the release of more 4G networks, look to see an increase in social media usage. The revolution continues to grow!
