4G is a collection of technologies providing fully packet-switched networks optimized for data transmission. 4G networks are projected to provide speeds up to 100Mbps for mobile use and 1Gbps when stationary. The document traces the development of wireless technologies from 1G analog networks to 2G digital networks to 3G which enabled multimedia. 4G aims to provide even faster speeds, lower costs, support for multiple wireless standards simultaneously, and new capabilities like enhanced mobile gaming and broadband access in remote areas not served by infrastructure. Research into 5G technologies is already underway as the next generation of wireless beyond 4G.