Glossary

From A for AGF Videoforschung to Z for zapping, the most important technical terms in video research are explained here.

4G (LTE)

4G describes the fourth generation of mobile networks. Predecessors of the fourth generation include the first to third generation of mobile networks: 1G, 2G and 3G. While the 1G networks were still equipped with analogue transmission technology and only enabled simple telephone connections, 2G networks with digital transmission enable higher quality telephone connections at lower costs and the transmission of SMS messages. 3G (UMTS) was switched off in Germany in 2021. The fourth-generation networks are IP-based and enable high-speed data transmissions at any time and any place. The most widespread standard for 4G is LTE.

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