The mobile device market is developing at such a fast pace that now we can not imagine life without them.
A few words about tablets
Under mobile devices, we mean not only smartphones, but also tablets. With the latter, by the way, in general, a separate story - if mobile phones appeared in the 90's and gradually developed, then tablet computers in wide consumption were quite recently - at the end of the "zero". And for such a short period of time they "went" to the same level of demand with mobile phones, and this despite the fact that the main function of phones is communication, whereas tablets are, by and large, a pocket entertainment center.
Tablet features with and without the Internet
The role of tablet computers as a tool for work, for doing business, for free or inexpensive education can not be underestimated. The device can be installed hundreds of applications that help in all this. In total, there are millions of them at content stores that the developers of operating systems have created. The only feature that should be mentioned is the mandatory possibility to access the Internet via a tablet. Without it, many of the advantages mentioned above become less relevant, since then the same mobility that users value is lost. Simply put, the tablet owner can not enjoy working with him without access to the Web, because all content, all applications and extensions can be downloaded, mainly, only in this way. This is how the Internet for the tablet is needed. Reviews of the owners of the tablet also indicate this: without the connection to the network, many applications work either in a noticeably "truncated" version, or they do not start at all.
Connection options
The tablet computer can be connected to the Internet in two ways. This is via Wi-Fi technology, using the appropriate module in the device, as well as using mobile networks 3G or LTE. However, in the latter case, there must be an adapter in the tablet computer capable of receiving this signal. It, in turn, is not on all devices. For example, one of the market leaders - Apple - is releasing its iPad computers in versions with and without a 3G module. The latter are cheaper, but they have much less opportunities. Depending on what the Internet for the tablet buyer wants to use in the future, he chooses whether he is willing to pay extra for the version with 3G or not. Speaking specifically, on the figures, the version of the device with such a module will cost 30-40% more than a "pure" tablet with Wi-Fi.
What is the difference between 3G, LTE and Wi-Fi?
3G and LTE technologies work with mobile networks, whereas Wi-Fi operates exclusively within the reach of a fixed point. Both technologies can give access to the Internet for a tablet. Reviews also show that the difference between these types of connection is quite significant. So, one can not say which of these is unquestionably the best internet for the tablet. It can only be noted that connecting via 3G or LTE makes it possible to sit on the Internet anywhere and anytime - on the road, in a park or in the heart of the city. The only condition is that the tablet computer be able to catch the mobile network signal provided by the operator. The difference between the LTE and 3G formats themselves is not so significant, because the technologies are used similarly, and they have the same features. What is important is that LTE is a more advanced connection, it allows you to set a faster connection with a stronger signal than a somewhat outdated 3G format. As for access to the Internet using Wi-Fi technology, in this case we need a fixed point of providing services, located in the office, apartment or cafe, emitting a signal that can catch our Internet tablet. Inexpensive use of this technology will be cheaper compared to 3G, since the subscription fee for stationary access to the network is significantly lower than for a mobile one.
Features of 3G and LTE
In order to have a mobile Internet on your device, you must first have a sim card for the service provider. To date, in Russia, the services of such communication are provided by the largest mobile operators - MTS, Beeline, Tele2 and Megafon. Each of them has its own tariff plans, under which the Internet for the tablet is provided. User reviews show that the signal strength of operators, as well as the cost of their services depends on the region where the subscriber is served (the tablet owner). The trend is that in the central regions and large cities, due to the saturation of their towers that give out the mobile signal, the Network is caught without problems, and the speed of the Internet is quite acceptable for most tasks that the user poses to the device. In remote regions where the coverage area of the signal is less, the Internet is slower, and the signal is weaker.
Tariffs for 3G and LTE Internet
Most of the tariff plans of mobile Internet service providers are designed to provide fixed traffic packages, and only a small number of tariffs provides unlimited Internet for the tablet. For example, with regard to the first option, Megafon had until recently the following packages: "Tablet-350", which assumes the availability of 100 megabytes per day at a price of 350 rubles per month; Or "Tablet-550", in which owners of tablets are given the opportunity to use 5 gigabytes per month for 550 rubles.
Concerning "unlimited" access, then, for example, MTS offers its subscribers access for 500 rubles per month (the cost is indicated average). However, here also there are restrictions in the form of 4-8 gigabytes per month. Absolutely unlimited mobile Internet packages either have a lower connection speed, or they have an order of magnitude higher. However, it should be remembered that not all tablets have a module for connection to a 3G or LTE communication format.
How to choose a mobile Internet service provider?
Choosing a mobile Internet service provider is not so easy to do because of the many tariff plans and hidden conditions that are not always understood by ordinary users. Choosing the Internet for a tablet, reviews on various sites should be read first. After all, it is actually the experience of other people who may already have used the services of a particular operator. And they, of course, can advise something about this. In addition to feedback, your needs and financial capabilities should also be taken into account. For example, if your goal is to use social networks and periodically map, then it is obvious that buying expensive unlimited Internet for a tablet does not make sense. And vice versa, if the tablet is used for watching movies, then here it is impossible to do with a package of 100 megabytes a day.
Connectivity with Wi-Fi
In all the tablets you can connect to the Internet using Wi-Fi. It is believed that such an option is the best Internet for the tablet. The thing is that the landline Internet, which is distributed via Wi-Fi, is usually unlimited, fast enough and cheap. Using it, you can watch movies, download applications, chat with friends and do anything with a tablet computer. The only drawback of this connection format is the lack of mobility. In other words, such Internet will be accessible to those who are within the scope of the Wi-Fi router, namely - in the office, home or cafe. It is of course not possible to enjoy the benefits of such access on the road.
How to configure the Internet on the tablet?
Conducting the Internet configuration is quite simple, as in the case of Wi-Fi, and with mobile networks. In order to connect to a Wi-Fi network, simply enter the access password that your network is protected. After that, if the router itself is configured correctly, the tablet computer can easily be connected in seconds. As for mobile networks, the situation here is a little more complicated, since more parameters need to be entered in the device settings. However, even here the operators have simplified the lives of their users to the maximum - today access settings can be obtained automatically, by contacting the operator or by making a request. In extreme cases, you can relate your device to a service center or a communications salon, where the specialist will do everything for you.