What the heck is LTE anyway? [VIDEO]

Donny Halliwell — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 18:44:26 +0000

Now that we’ve demystified some of the acronyms facing you as a smartphone or tablet buyer, I’ve decided to dive a little bit deeper into a very important one: LTE. Since launching the new 4G LTE BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet, a lot of you have asked: what exactly does LTE mean? LTE – or Long Term Evolution – is the next standard for wireless transmission and the future of the mobile industry.

But don’t take my word for it — I caught up with Omar, an expert in the field here at RIM® to walk us through exactly what LTE means to you in a bit more detail.

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There you have it — a little more info on what LTE means to you in everyday life. If you have any questions or comments for Omar, sound off in the comments and we’ll try to get them answered.

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What the heck is LTE anyway? [VIDEO]

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