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Superfast 4G mobile data services have finally arrived in the UK and, if are planning on upgrading to the faster network, it will necessitate a change of smartphone too.

EE opened its 4G network to the public last week, on 30 October while the spectrum auction by Ofcom will usher in services from the other mobile network operators by the middle of 2013.

With 4G finally up and running, the next question will be which is the best 4G smartphone, to take advantage of the higher speeds available.

So which one should you choose?

Here is our top eight selection of 4G smartphones currently available from HTC, Apple, LG, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and T-Mobile.