I have so many questions but I guess I can only ask a 4G one here-.

Question

Hello-
I have a basic MOTO phone that was free when I signed up with Verizon 3 years ago and after I wanted internet access when I was traveling I purchased the Mifi2200.  Now, when I sign in it says I can have $30 for the New Every Two for the phone (I do not understand how I can get a decent phone for $30, but at least I have something since I hear they are getting rid of the New Every Two.  Moreover the MiFi 2200 account is due for the New Every Two and a product upgrade (whatever that means) too.  I heard the New Every Two amounts are going away so I better use them (They might have already gone away)
In looking for a smartphone or an iPhone (I have never had either or text messaging or a phone that can hook up to the internet),  but my main questions here is about this 4G.  I will just spell the questions out and hopefully some should will feel sorry for a person like me who does not understand most of the techie stuff and really has a hard time using it.  But here are my questions.
1. What is the difference between 4G and 4G LTE?
2. Why are they selling 4G USB devices, phones, notebooks, etc. if the 4G (I will use 4G to mean both 4G and 4GLTE since I assume the 4G LTE is  a better service) network is in such a small area of the country besides every airport?  When I read about 4G devices to surf the internet, I keep reading posts that say if you have a 4G device and 4G is not available or you are traveling and going in and out of 4G areas, that the connection is dropped if you were hooked up with 4G and suddenly entered a 3G area without 4G.  This seems like a major hassle and I am wondering if this is true?
3. If I purchase a 4G device will it automatically connect to the 4G network if it is available or do I have to know if it is available or not and connect a different way depending on if 4G or 3G is available?
4. does anybody know (I have asked Verizon and have been told no, but I seem to get random answers for most questions I ask Verizon employees) if 4G phones are avalable and if so does the user have the same problem when they are on a call and go in and out of 4G/3G areas?  (as far as calls being dropped or can the device switch automatically without any trouble)?
5. If you were interested in a 4G or 4G LTE device and you did not have 4G on your area would you wait until 4G is available in your area or would you go ahead and get the smartphone, data device, or whatever you need now and just use it and wait until the 4g network is up in your area?
thanks a ton for any help.  I really appreciate it.  I am not sure of I should use the New Every Two for the MIFi2200 and get a 4G usb device for my macBook Pro and use my new Every Two and product upgrade for either a smartphone or an iphone and if you think I should get the iPhone should I get the one from Apple or the one from Verizon, or does it even matter?  I keep reading that Verizon's iPhone which uses something like CDME is nowhere near as good as ATT's service which can take talking on the phone and looking up something on the internet at the same time, and other things that I did not understand.
If you would not recommend I get the iPhone, what are some of the good smart phones that have apps available and are relatively easy to use?
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Answer 1

OOOKAAAAYY;   Your devices are over my head. The smart guys, Verizon & others, should be on the job tomorrow -Monday and you'll get better feedback.        
I noticed that large parts of Salt Lake City are 4G.    Zero in on the coverage map   (refresh "4G data") and you'll see where you sit.
The only person I know who stays connected while traveling (or tries to)  is Toughbook.    I just re-connect the best I can where ever I am.
A little confusion:  The 4g network  -see map-  is "4G here,  3G everywhere else"
                                 The "old" usb760 3G network, though still in place, is 3G everywhere 4G nowhere.
                                  The hardware(s)  match two entirely different networks.   You've gotta buy all new hardware to go 4G.
                                  and, unless you want to pay for two plans, your old stuff is useless.   I can't whip out my old USB760 and connect with it anymore.  It's a Whole new game.   I'm committed.
I like thePantech when I'm in 4G, but sucksfor me when I in the 3G hinterlands.   The other hardware choice is the LG VL600
I don't know anything about the phones, but my earlier comment about Verizon rumors not helping comes largly from several discussions raging like this one.           Happy Hunting.