Assignment 2 - Wireless Technology

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Assignment 2: Wireless Technology 

Due Week 3 and worth 140 points

There are a number of cellular phone companies each serving their own unique geographical areas. Likewise, they each may use a different technology to transfer communication. Research the pros and cons of 3G and 4G technologies and its role in today’s applications.    

Write a fully developed paper in which you:

1. Compare the pros and cons of 3G and 4G technology to determine the best uses of 3G and 4G technology in today’s applications. 
2. Describe how an enterprise would use 3G, 4G, WWAN, and  WiMAX to improve business. Explain why they would use one solution over the remaining three (3). 
3. Analyze the changes in 4G technology since the printing of the textbook in 2009 and identify those of importance for a user of 4G technology. 
4. Take a position on the following statement, “Wireless application protocol is a necessity for wireless communication      organizations and their users.” Then, explain your position with supporting      evidence. 
5. Use at least three quality resources in this      assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar websites do not qualify as      quality resources. 

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

• Be typed, double-spaced, using Times New Roman font      (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA      or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any      additional instructions. 
• Include a cover page containing the title of the      assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title,      and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in      the required page length. 

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

• Evaluate the basic technology of information communication. 

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric