4G is the fourth generation of wireless mobile technology succeeding 3G. It provides faster data speeds and additional capabilities. The first 4G technologies deployed were early versions of LTE and WiMAX that did not fully meet the standards set by ITU for 4G. In 2010, ITU recognized these as 4G as long as they were forerunners to fully compliant versions. True 4G standards like LTE Advanced aim to provide peak speeds over 1 Gbps for low mobility users and support other enhancements over previous generations.
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