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3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:07:31 GMT

Hi,

I have the Sony Xperia z 1 and I am just curious as to how I can tell whether I am currently 2G/3G/4G. With my iPhone it was obvious - it said 3G etc at the top.

However on the Sony Xperia it just has E, H or G - E used to mean neither with Iphone.

4G is rolling out soon in my area - anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

perksie — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:12:38 GMT

You won't get 4G unless you get a 4G sim and a 4G tariff.

They're not giving it away free sadly!

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:21:20 GMT

HSPDA is I believe slightly faster than 3G equivalent.

G is GPRS = slow internet.

E = Edge. Slightly faster internet.

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

PhoneChanger — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:20:19 GMT

I have a Z1 too and can confirm the following symbols:

G = GPRS

E = EDGE

3G = 3G

H = HSPDA

4G = 4G

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

aldaweb — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:24:36 GMT

As a general rule the following abbreviations apply

G = GPRS Basic 2G data

E = Edge - slightly faster than GPRS but still 2G

3G = standard 3G allows for concurrent voice and data

H = HSDPA higher speed than 3G up to 7.2 Mbps

H+ = HSPA+ enhanced version of HSDPA up to 21 Mbps

DC H+ Dual channel HSPA+ up to 42 Mbps (also referred to as 4G in USA)

4G or LTE - Data only until VoLTE is rolled out.

You need a 4G SIM for LTE on O2 as well as the correct settings on the phone and a 4G tariff

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

adamtemp64 — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:38:41 GMT

edited as now moved

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:46:15 GMT

Sorry had I posted this in the wrong thread? Apologies - I thought I was in Android!

@Perskie I do have a 4G ready sim - I didn't think it just came for free! I was asking about how to tell when I am on 2G, 3G etc - 4G isn't in my city yet but I have a ready sim.

I never have 3G showing - I only ever have the G, H or E letters - strange!!

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 14:50:08 GMT

In fact I see that H and H+ are better than 3G so panic over - thanks for the feedback, that has clarified things.

Cheers

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

MI5 — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:15:11 GMT

My Sony doesn't show "3G", just "H" when in a 3G area but it shows "4G" when in a 4G area.

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

Bambino — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:24:59 GMT

You're on a 4G tariff? I don't believe the OP is.

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

MI5 — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:24:57 GMT

Yep, I get 4G no problem.
I was just pointing out that I've never seen "3G" on the handset - Only "H" for a 3G signal.....

Anyway, as I believe the OP is a Vodafone customer they may have a different character set in their software....?

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

Bambino — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:26:53 GMT

Umm...if they're on Vodafone why are they posting here?

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

MI5 — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:30:55 GMT

Because we are a friendly forum with knowledgeable members and Voda's isn't.....????

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:49:30 GMT

I didn't know I had to be a current O2 customer to post here?

I was an O2 customer for 12 years and left 6 weeks ago - do I need to leave here too?

MI5 mine is the same - never shown 3G but I get H and H+ and until all you helpful people posted I didn't know what these meant. Much simplier on Iphone (not better, just simplier :smileyhappy:) but was just curious as to when I would know it was 4G when it comes to Edinburgh - sounds like it is obvious.

Re: 3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

MI5 — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 15:51:18 GMT

No it doesn't matter which network you are with and you certainly don't have to leave.
I only mentioned it in case you had a Voda branded phone and they used different symbols to O2.... But it sounds like yours is the same as mine