Why can’t the cellular infrastructure that is in place to provide 3G and LTE just be used to create a giant WiFi network?
WiFi is not the same thing as a cellular network. This seems to be a common misconception, when I tell people that I have wireless broadband, because I can't get a landline, many people respond "oh, so you got wifi". WiFi use 2.4 GHz radio waves, cellular networks use many different frequencies, …
The Short Answer
WiFi is not the same thing as a cellular network. This seems to be a common misconception, when I tell people that I have wireless broadband, because I can't get a landline, many people respond "oh, so you got wifi". WiFi use 2.4 GHz radio waves, cellular networks use many different frequencies, from ~700 MHz up to ~3.6 GHz. Also, cellular networks use completely different protocols, e.t.c.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Wifi, cellular, people
This explanation focuses on wifi, cellular, people and spans 66 words across 4 sentences. The depth is typical for Biology questions (category average: 72 words), striking a balance between accessibility and completeness.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “WiFi is not the same thing as a cellular network.” It then elaborates by explaining the root cause, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 4 connected points.
How This Compares in Biology
Ranked #238 of 500 Biology questions by answer depth (top 48%). This falls in the detailed tier — above average depth. The explanation goes beyond surface-level but keeps things accessible.
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Is there a simple explanation for why the cellular infrastructure that is in place to provide 3g and lte just be used to create a giant wifi network?
WiFi is not the same thing as a cellular network. This seems to be a common misconception, when I tell people that I have wireless broadband, because I can't get a landline, many people respond "oh, so you got wifi". WiFi use 2.4 GHz radio waves,…
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This is an above-average answer at 66 words, ranked #238 of 500 Biology questions by depth. The key concepts covered are wifi, cellular, people.
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The explanation uses root cause analysis across 66 words. It is categorized under Biology and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.