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Jun 7, 2019 at 19:51
It's really easy to get used to exponential progress in tech, but the numbers are shocking in absolute terms. Going from 3G to 4G is typically 20 Mbps faster (https://www.lifewire.com/how-fast-are-4g-and-3g-internet-speeds-3974470) which is 350x the total bandwidth of my first modem!
3G Speed in Mbps vs. 4G Technology
3G Speed in Mbps vs. 4G Technology
4G is the 4th generation of broadband cellular network technology. Learn how 4G compares to 3G speed in megabits per second (Mbps), what you can do with it, and availability.

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