3g or no 3g

andrewstevenson · 02-10-2010, 11:37

There seems to be a problem where my iphone on o2 in glasgow wont switch onto 3g it says "e" instead of "3g" what does that mean.

mrdeejay · 02-10-2010, 12:10

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Originally Posted by andrewstevenson

There seems to be a problem where my iphone on o2 in glasgow wont switch onto 3g it says "e" instead of "3g" what does that mean.

E = edge which is 2.5g

O2 and 3g don't happen that often, worst network with 3g.

G = GPRS

CoolboyA · 02-10-2010, 12:46

My phone only ever seems to connect to "H" around here, which I beleive is HSDPA or something?

How fast is that then?

Thine Wonk · 02-10-2010, 13:19

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Originally Posted by CoolboyA

My phone only ever seems to connect to "H" around here, which I beleive is HSDPA or something?

How fast is that then?

That's the fastest available.

Mrdeejay
E = Edge, which is actually 2.75G, but who's counting !

legends wear 7 · 02-10-2010, 13:29

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Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

That's the fastest available.

Mrdeejay
E = Edge, which is actually 2.75G, but who's counting !

And the fastest is H+ bit as you said who is counting

Thine Wonk · 02-10-2010, 13:49

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Originally Posted by legends wear 7

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And the fastest is H+ bit as you said who is counting

It's not in use in the UK so therefore it's irrelevant, and if you're talking out of the UK then the US have 4G in some areas.

legends wear 7 · 02-10-2010, 13:55

I beg to differ but Vodafone and Three both deliver HSUPA I think Orange do too.

Also read recently Vodafone have now gone faster than HSUPA to a 14.4 service in London.

Thine Wonk · 02-10-2010, 14:03

O2 are doing a tiny trial of LTE too, but in reality the H is good for CoolboyA, of the types mentioned in the thread H was the fastest.

moox · 02-10-2010, 14:59

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Originally Posted by legends wear 7

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And the fastest is H+ bit as you said who is counting

Doesn't that depend on the phone or even any network branding the software has (I believe some Orange branded phones display 3G+ when HSDPA is available)?

My Desire never displays anything more than H, but I quite clearly get HSUPA (often getting full whack, 2Mbps)

Thine Wonk · 02-10-2010, 16:10

2Mbps is not full whack, it's meant to be 14.4 or something theoretical, although real speeds are likely to be around 2Mbps

My understanding of HSUPA over HSDPA is it has a higher upload, something which doesn't make that much difference unless you do a lot of uploading and sharing content.

legends wear 7 · 02-10-2010, 16:31

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Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

2Mbps is not full whack, it's meant to be 14.4 or something theoretical, although real speeds are likely to be around 2Mbps

My understanding of HSUPA over HSDPA is it has a higher upload, something which doesn't make that much difference unless you do a lot of uploading and sharing content.

HSDPA Download 3.6
HSUPA Download 7.2

moox · 02-10-2010, 16:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thine Wonk

2Mbps is not full whack, it's meant to be 14.4 or something theoretical, although real speeds are likely to be around 2Mbps

My understanding of HSUPA over HSDPA is it has a higher upload, something which doesn't make that much difference unless you do a lot of uploading and sharing content.

My phone (Desire) can only do 2Mbps. That's what HTC says, and that is the maximum I have ever got.

02-10-2010, 11:37	#1
andrewstevenson Inactive Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 589	3g or no 3g There seems to be a problem where my iphone on o2 in glasgow wont switch onto 3g it says "e" instead of "3g" what does that mean.

02-10-2010, 12:10	#2
mrdeejay Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Scotland Posts: 568	Quote: Originally Posted by andrewstevenson There seems to be a problem where my iphone on o2 in glasgow wont switch onto 3g it says "e" instead of "3g" what does that mean. E = edge which is 2.5g O2 and 3g don't happen that often, worst network with 3g. G = GPRS

02-10-2010, 12:46	#3
CoolboyA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alba Posts: 10,181	My phone only ever seems to connect to "H" around here, which I beleive is HSDPA or something? How fast is that then?

02-10-2010, 13:19	#4
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by CoolboyA My phone only ever seems to connect to "H" around here, which I beleive is HSDPA or something? How fast is that then? That's the fastest available. Mrdeejay E = Edge, which is actually 2.75G, but who's counting !

02-10-2010, 13:29	#5
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	I Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk That's the fastest available. Mrdeejay E = Edge, which is actually 2.75G, but who's counting ! And the fastest is H+ bit as you said who is counting

02-10-2010, 13:49	#6
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 I And the fastest is H+ bit as you said who is counting It's not in use in the UK so therefore it's irrelevant, and if you're talking out of the UK then the US have 4G in some areas.

02-10-2010, 13:55	#7
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	I beg to differ but Vodafone and Three both deliver HSUPA I think Orange do too. Also read recently Vodafone have now gone faster than HSUPA to a 14.4 service in London.

02-10-2010, 14:03	#8
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	O2 are doing a tiny trial of LTE too, but in reality the H is good for CoolboyA, of the types mentioned in the thread H was the fastest.

02-10-2010, 14:59	#9
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by legends wear 7 I And the fastest is H+ bit as you said who is counting Doesn't that depend on the phone or even any network branding the software has (I believe some Orange branded phones display 3G+ when HSDPA is available)? My Desire never displays anything more than H, but I quite clearly get HSUPA (often getting full whack, 2Mbps)

02-10-2010, 16:10	#10
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	2Mbps is not full whack, it's meant to be 14.4 or something theoretical, although real speeds are likely to be around 2Mbps My understanding of HSUPA over HSDPA is it has a higher upload, something which doesn't make that much difference unless you do a lot of uploading and sharing content.

02-10-2010, 16:31	#11
legends wear 7 Guest Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2,070	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk 2Mbps is not full whack, it's meant to be 14.4 or something theoretical, although real speeds are likely to be around 2Mbps My understanding of HSUPA over HSDPA is it has a higher upload, something which doesn't make that much difference unless you do a lot of uploading and sharing content. HSDPA Download 3.6 HSUPA Download 7.2

02-10-2010, 16:42	#12
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by Thine Wonk 2Mbps is not full whack, it's meant to be 14.4 or something theoretical, although real speeds are likely to be around 2Mbps My understanding of HSUPA over HSDPA is it has a higher upload, something which doesn't make that much difference unless you do a lot of uploading and sharing content. My phone (Desire) can only do 2Mbps. That's what HTC says, and that is the maximum I have ever got.

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