On the rare occasions that I have been deprived of internet access, my old non 3G phones have been able to access the internet, do email, albeit a bit long winded. What are the advantages/disadvantages of 3G?
2007-02-01 01:14:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cell Phones & Plans
3G - 3rd Generation is like looking at broadband in comparison to 2.5G which is like a dial up connection. The 3G network is not complete yet but is you set your phone up on an automatic network selection it should pick up the best it can get.
Apart from better speeds when surfing, you can also make and receive video calls and watch TV.
If your going for a new phone a the mo, the newest technology is HSDPA - High Speed Data Packet Access. This is even quicker that 3G so it may be the way to go. I know its already available on the Vodafone network
2007-02-01 01:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by Scottish Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Faster download speed but in some cases, limited net access, video calling with poor reception, chunkier phones with a bit more tech on the inside - with the exception of the faster downloads, they are nothing to write home about - Wait for the new tech coming out towards the end of the Year
2007-02-01 01:22:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3G runs more better on the network especially trying to surf the net on the phone. Things d/l faster.
2007-02-01 01:22:01 · answer #3 · answered by coldconfession13 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive got a 3G can't see any difference myself. I think I can watch telly on it but can't say I ever would.
2007-02-01 03:28:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it'll give you crap reception and cut you off in the middle of phone calls...i would say don't bother mate!
2007-02-01 01:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Tickle 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋