CLEAR 4G vs. 3G

What is CLEAR 4G?

CLEAR 4G covers entire cities with a WiMAX network that delivers super fast mobile internet.™ We’re talking Wi-Fi-like service that’s measured in miles, not feet. So you can stream movies, play online games and video chat on the go, at speeds as fast as CLEAR at home. Try doing that with 3G internet from the cell phone companies.

What is 3G?

3G internet from the cell phone companies is based on technology meant for phone calls. It delivers internet that works great on small stuff but is full of interruptions and waiting on any of the big stuff. 3G cannot deliver the full internet experience like CLEAR 4G.

*Typical download speeds are 3-6 Mbps with bursts over 10 Mbps. Actual performance may vary and is not guaranteed. Performance claim based on tests performed on the CLEAR commercial network by CLEAR.

**Restrictions apply. Unlimited usage plans are subject to certain limitations described in CLEAR’s Terms of Service and Acceptable Use Policy. For more information go to www.clear.com/legal/aup.

Calculations made using the speeds for CLEAR (6Mbps on download and 1Mbps on upload) and Sprint 3G (1.4 Mbps on download and 0.5Mbps on upload)

The facts

 

CLEAR 4G

3G
DOWNLOAD SPEEDS 3 - 6Mbps
(with bursts over 10Mbps)*		 0.6 – 1.4Mbps
(with bursts up to 3.1Mbps)
UPLOAD SPEEDS Up to 1Mbps Up to 0.5Mbps
LATENCY Lower latency than 3G means better gaming and video chatting. Higher latency means slower gaming and video chatting.
ACTIVITIES
Download a TV show
(200MB) 		4.5 minutes 19 minutes
Make dinner reservations
(0.5MB website) 		0.5 seconds 3 seconds
Upload a home video
(10MB) 		1.3 minutes 2.6 minutes
NETWORK CLEAR is a brand new 4G WiMAX network built especially for super fast mobile internet. 3G is built on old technology meant solely for voice.
USAGE Our unlimited plans** give you all-you-can-eat data. No worrying about overage charges. 3G plans don't even offer an unlimited option. Your data use is always limited and you risk overage charges.