AN ONLINE COMPARATIVE STUDY ON 4G TECHNOLOGIES SERVICE PROVIDERS IN INDIA

Abstract

The rapid development of wireless and communication technology is valid proof for the existence of 4G technology, which is proliferated through its lower generations as 3G, 2G and 1G. The evolution goal of 4G technology lies in high speed multimedia, internet services including on-demand video service, faster web browsing and downloading, which is customized, ubiquitous and flexible services. 5G technology is new generation wireless communication technology with greater services in all aspects and already evolved in some developed countries like U.S.A. In India even though many service providers launched 4G services, that are having some drawbacks like coverage or range only in a few major cities, high cost and problems in speed compared to services provided in western countries. This paper discusses the different service provider's services in terms of some characteristics like frequency spectrum, speed and network coverage etc. This paper analyses 4G services using ABCD analysis techniques based on different applications.Based on the analysis, this paper makes some recommendations to improve the 4G services in India. The widespread growth of 4G technology in India having application in diverse fields like entertainment, education, military and defence and health care. This paper could play active, supportive and a referential role in actual comparisons and research of 4G services in India.