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What is 4G? Why is it being introduced?
Fourth generation mobile services, known as 4G, continue to roll out across the UK. 4G gives people faster access to the internet on smartphones and tablets.
The first 4G at 800 MHz services launched in August 2013. For more information on when they will be available where you are, visit coverage checkers on the mobile network operators’ websites.
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