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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrade From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking Many folks thought Steve Jobs' struggles with Wi-Fi at the Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference this week were newsworthy. If you've ever tried to run a tech demo big or small, you know the odds of something going wrong are proportional to how many important people are watching. It all goes to show how important mobile Internet access everywhere has become, that seemingly thousands of bloggers want to comment on this one event that they didn't even attend. What Is Mobile Broadband? The term "mobile broadband" refers to high-speed wireless Internet connection services designed to be used from arbitrary locations. Beside phones, these network technologies are appearing in laptop computers, automobiles and public transportation. Whose Mobile Broadband is Fastest? According to the latest PCMag.com survey, AT&T has the fastest cellular network in the U.S. Unfortunately, it also seems to be the "least consistent" performer. Remember the lawsuits filed over iPhone's Internet connection speeds last year? Things may be improving. WiMax vs. LTE for Mobile Broadband WiMax and LTE are the two emerging technologies for high-speed mobile broadband Internet service. Both appear to have similar goals for enabling worldwide wireless data network connectivity for cell phones, laptops and other computing devices. Why then do these two technologies continue to compete with each other, and what are the differences between WiMax and LTE? What Is Tethering? Tethering is a method for configuring computers (typically, laptops) with wireless access to the Internet using, basically, a cell phone as a modem. Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Mobile Broadband Broadband Connection Broadband Wireless Broadband News Featured Articles Wireless Network-Based Location Approximation (by Google) Wireless Festival 2010 - Popular Music Only Internet Network Connection Speed Tests Wireless/Networking Message Board What Is a Broadband Router? Linksys Router Default Logins   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool Advertisement