(
4th
Generation) The fourth version of a product or system. For example, the cellular technology that is commonly deployed is in its fourth generation, although 5G is the latest and 6G is forthcoming. In 2010, the ITU officially designated LTE, WiMAX and HSPA+ as 4G technologies. See
5G,
6G,
LTE,
WiMAX,
HSPA and
cellular generations.