3G or 4G - Sony Xperia?

[Anonymous]

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

[perksie · Accepted solution]

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

They're not giving it away free sadly!

[Anonymous]

HSPDA is I believe slightly faster than 3G equivalent.

G is GPRS = slow internet.

E = Edge. Slightly faster internet.

[PhoneChanger]

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

G = GPRS

E = EDGE

3G = 3G

H = HSPDA

4G = 4G

[aldaweb]

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

[adamtemp64]

edited as now moved

[Anonymous]

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!!

[Anonymous]

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

Cheers

[MI5]

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

[Bambino]

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