 Handset prices also tend to be lower because there are more choices and more competitive pressure. LTE Capacity LTE (Long Term Evolution) supports web surfing, mobile broadband, and Quality of Service (QoS) for video streaming. QoS saves a path in the network for each video transmission for the entire duration of the video. This provides the consistent service required for video. True IMT-Advanced, 4G LTE, based on Release 11, supports 100Mbps downloads, and is available in much of the world. LTE is not a one-flavor protocol. It has evolved into a true 4th Generation protocol with variations. These variations are listed in Table 7-2, "LTE Types." Each variation operates on specific spectrum bands and is suited for particular applications such as low-speed Internet of Things (IoT). Another LTE variation is suitable for fixed WTTH in areas with no fiber or high- speed Internet access to homes. IoT is the ability of equipment and machines to communicate with each other and with central servers for monitoring and collecting information. Monitoring automobile traffic is an example of an IOT application. Collecting subway fees and parking meter credit card transactions remotely are other IOT applications. Mobile Service in Sub-Saharan Africa www.TechnicalPDF.com Mobile broadband is particularly significant in developing areas such as countries in sub-Saharan Africa, where high-capacity fixed broadband is not widely available. Much of the population in sub-Saharan Africa that live in cities own mobile phones, but the capabilities are limited in large part to 2G and 3G services. Exceptions are major cities in Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania. This is starting to change as mobile operators have announced plans to build out LTE capabilities. Cell phone ownership in sub-Saharan Africa is lowest among women and children under 16. LTE Cell Sites' Additional Functionality An LTE cell site consists of antennas, amplifiers to adjust power levels, and a single piece of equipment, the ev