4G has properly arrived in the UK after Vodafone and O2 joined EE at the end of August to offer customers super-fast services, but what does this all mean?
We're becoming more and more dependent on our mobiles and the current 3G network we're all using wasn't built for the complex, data intensive tasks we now demand from our phones on a daily basis.
4G is built for these tasks, allowing you to make full use of internet on the go and fully utilise everything today's smartphones have to offer, making your life easier and more efficient.
With a 4G smartphone you'll be able to access internet speeds which are up to five times faster than 3G, allowing you to download apps, stream your favourite TV shows and browse the web quicker than Lewis Hamilton in a F1 car.
The super fast network allows you to perform the data heavy tasks you usually reserve for a Wi-Fi connection, meaning you don't need to worry about a hefty app download or a Netflix movie marathon on the bus.
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If you haven't got an enabled handset yet there are plenty of 4G smartphones to choose from, including the Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One, iPhone 5S and Nokia Lumia 925.
Getting the best 4G deal
As well as a 4G phone you'll also need a 4G tariff and with three networks all vying for your custom, and with Three launching its service in December, there are a lot of options to consider.
Carphone Warehouse has a comparison hub on it's site letting you compare all the 4G tariffs and handsets offered by O2, Vodafone and EE. It does the hard work allowing you to compare all the offers so you can save money.
You'll also soon be able to check the 4G coverage of all the networks in one place, making it easy to see who has 4G near you.
So let's recap - to take advantage of the new super-fast 4G service you'll need three things. A 4G enabled smartphone, a 4G tariff and you'll need a 4G network in your area.
Don't worry if your area hasn't got 4G yet, all three networks are committed to rolling out the service to more regions over the next two years.