[maemo-users] N900 EDGE

[From: Avinash Joshi]

Hi,

Thanks a bunch for replying and explaining me the actual difference. Now I can happily continue browsing on EDGE.

Thanks again :)

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Sent from my Nokia N900

----- Original message -----
> Hi,
>
> actually this is the first time I've seen GPRS mentioned as 2.5G.
> 2G on data plans usually stands for GPRS while 2.5G stands for EDGE.
> EDGE is based on GPRS utilizing several channels at the same time.
> So don't worry, 2.5G is indeed EDGE.
>
> It's just called 2.5 G because it's a 2G technology being faster than
> regular 2G.
> The G is not a factor or unit but 2G simply stands for 2nd generation
> (GSM) while 3G stands for 3rd generation (UMTS).
> Likewise, HSDPA on 3G which is faster than regular UMTS is called 3.5G.
>
>
> Regards,
> Martin
>
>
> 2010/8/22, Avinash Joshi <avinashtjoshi at gmail.com>:
> > Hi.
> >
> > I have a small issue regarding EDGE on my Nokia N900. On my other Nokia
> > mobiles (N70 & N96) I'm able to see the EDGE(E) symbol, but not on my
> > N900! I am also not getting the speeds as i get on my other mobiles!
> >
> > My N900 shows 2.5G but EDGE(E) is 2.75G[1]. Could someone help me out
> > on this?
> >
> > [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2G#Evolution
> >
> > --
> > Thanks & Regards,
> > Avinash Joshi
> >
> > Web: http://avinashjoshi.co.in
> >

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