Hi, Thanks a bunch for replying and explaining me the actual difference. Now I can happily continue browsing on EDGE.
Thanks again :) -- 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 <avinashtjo...@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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