3G query

My contract is up for renewal in the next month and am looking to get a new
phone. I've been looking at several models that have 3G. Can someone explain
what this is and what it does?

Netty

3G offers faster data services. Currently most operators have speeds of
384Kb/s but this is now rising to 1.8 Mb/s with a new technology being
implimented called HSDPA. Handsets featuring this new development will be in
the shops in this quarter and T-Mobile and Vodafone have already rolled the
improved service out to major cities in the UK.

3G also provides faster mobile web browsing, faster picture messaging and
offers mobile TV services and video-calling.

Most additional services cost extra.

T-Mobile currently have the best deals for Mobile Web use (Web'N'Walk).

Vodafone have the best TV packages (Sky Mobile TV)

02 offer Videocalls for the same cost as voice calls and some inclusive data
in 3G packages.

Orange has the largest integrated 3G/GSM network in the UK and offer massive
data bundles and free videocalls to new customers for a limited period.

Virgin Mobile (use the T-Mobile 3G Network) and offer faster data,
videocalling and Mobile TV and DAB Digital radio on exclusive handsets.

3 have several deals available with Music Downloads, Mobile TV, VideoCalling
and MSN Messenger on selected handsets.

Lots to choose from but you have to look at the terms of the deals and pay
particular attention to the basic services offered before looking at the
added value services. Beware of limited period offers, 1/2 price this and
double that kind of deals as those simply disguise the true monthly cost.

You can make comparisons on all the most popular handset deals (contract)
and view the total contract cost for each service by visiting
www.mobdeal.com. If its PAYG then look at Vodafone for the best deals on 3G
PAYG handsets.

Hope the above helps.


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"Netty" <netty@???.hello.com> wrote in message
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> My contract is up for renewal in the next month and am looking to get a
> new phone. I've been looking at several models that have 3G. Can someone
> explain what this is and what it does?
>
> Netty
>

What you have to think about is what you want from your phone. 3G is
only useful if you are going to use it. For eample video calls are next
to useless and from what I understand from the networks there isn't
much uptake on it (the quality and time delay are poor as well). Mobile
TV is good if you are waiting on a bus but only works in 3G coverage
and when the network isn't congested. 3G Wap surfing gives you the
added bonous of streaming video clips (especially news and sport) but
in terms of downloading it doesn't make too much difference as you dont
tend to download files bigger than a few MBs on your mobile (mps's
games etc). Actual surfing on 2G compared to 3G isn't mind blowing but
it is faster on 3G. Eevn using a mobile web browser works quite well on
2G (again a little slower than 3G)

The main use for 3G is data. Connecting your phone to a laptop or using
a datacard. This is great for business but for the average user it's
too expensive and not of great use if you can use your home boradband
for the same.

3G phones tend to have great screens and features but their batteries
are worse and they tend to be bulkier (but they are getting smaller).

HSDPA has even less use for consumer handsets (especially if you have a
3G phone) but great benefits for the business user for data.

Just some stuff to think about.........

"mojo" <mojonumber1@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:1159963011.105205.88750@h48g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> What you have to think about is what you want from your phone. 3G is
> only useful if you are going to use it. For eample video calls are next
> to useless and from what I understand from the networks there isn't
> much uptake on it (the quality and time delay are poor as well). Mobile
> TV is good if you are waiting on a bus but only works in 3G coverage
> and when the network isn't congested. 3G Wap surfing gives you the
> added bonous of streaming video clips (especially news and sport) but
> in terms of downloading it doesn't make too much difference as you dont
> tend to download files bigger than a few MBs on your mobile (mps's
> games etc). Actual surfing on 2G compared to 3G isn't mind blowing but
> it is faster on 3G. Eevn using a mobile web browser works quite well on
> 2G (again a little slower than 3G)
>
> The main use for 3G is data. Connecting your phone to a laptop or using
> a datacard. This is great for business but for the average user it's
> too expensive and not of great use if you can use your home boradband
> for the same.
>
> 3G phones tend to have great screens and features but their batteries
> are worse and they tend to be bulkier (but they are getting smaller).
>
> HSDPA has even less use for consumer handsets (especially if you have a
> 3G phone) but great benefits for the business user for data.
>
> Just some stuff to think about.........
>

Maybe I'll just stick to a phone that hasn't got 3G capabilities. I can't
see that I'll be making full use of it. The Walkman phones are looking more
appealing as I mostly listen to music whilst out and about and it's a pain
in the rear when having to carry both a mobile and music player around. Plus
when I'm plugged into my music I can't hear my phone ring and tend to forget
to set it to vibrate when it rings!

In article <1159963011.105205.88750@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups. com>,
mojonumber1@hotmail.com says...
>
> The main use for 3G is data. Connecting your phone to a laptop or using
> a datacard. This is great for business but for the average user it's
> too expensive and not of great use if you can use your home boradband
> for the same.
>
> 3G phones tend to have great screens and features but their batteries
> are worse and they tend to be bulkier (but they are getting smaller).
>
> HSDPA has even less use for consumer handsets (especially if you have a
> 3G phone) but great benefits for the business user for data.
>
>

The T-mobile Web and Walk offerings have made this a more affordable
option. Though there have been some changes to this recently which have
been effective price increases because it was apparently *too*
affordable.

3G coverage is patchy and non existent with T-mobile in some areas
though such as most of North Wales.

Steve.

netty@???.hello.com declared for all the world to hear...
> My contract is up for renewal in the next month and am looking to get a new
> phone. I've been looking at several models that have 3G. Can someone explain
> what this is and what it does?

In short, its a new network technology. The end result to you is:

1. Ability to conduct live person to person video calls
2. Faster access to the internet

That really is it.
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Regards
Jon

Jon wrote:
> netty@???.hello.com declared for all the world to hear...
> > My contract is up for renewal in the next month and am looking to get a new
> > phone. I've been looking at several models that have 3G. Can someone explain
> > what this is and what it does?
>
> In short, its a new network technology. The end result to you is:
>
> 1. Ability to conduct live person to person video calls
> 2. Faster access to the internet
>
> That really is it.
> --
> Regards
> Jon

Pretty much except I wouldn't term it a new technology. In terms of the
industry it is now termed a mature technology and is now in the
evolution stage.