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3GPP Long Term Evolution

3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a technology used by mobile phone networks to make the mobile phone service faster and more reliable. It allows your phone to send and receive signals faster, so you can download apps, watch streaming videos, and use your phone for other activities without having to worry about slow speeds or dropped calls. It also helps mobile phones work better in large or busy cities, where there are lots of people with their phones all trying to send and receive data at the same time. LTE is like a freeway that all of these signals can travel on, which makes it easier for your phone to get the data it needs faster.