What You Need To Know About Your Mobile Network

1G analog 
2G digital, voice (GSM)
2.5G added data (GPRS)
2.75G faster data (EDGE)
3G digital, supported data, packet switched (WCDMA)
3.5G faster downlink data (HSDPA)
3.6G faster uplink data (HSPA)
3.75G more enhanced HSPA (HSPA+/eHSPA)
4G wireless broadband
 

Meaning Of  Symbol G In Mobile Signal:

• G stands for GPRS (General Packet Radio Service),considered to be the second generation (2G) mobile technology.
• It is very slow compared to other technologies and oldest among all mobile technologies.
• Maximum download speed = 53.6 kb/s
• Maximum upload speed = 28 kb/s
• Good for chatting applications like WhatsApp, 2go…. with this internet but not suitable for browsing webpages.
  Meaning Of The Symbol E In Mobile Signal:
  E stands for EDGE (Enhanced data Rates for GSM Evolution).This technology lies between 2G & 3G. Most blackbery phones carry this.
• • EDGE is considered as pre-3G radio technology.
  • Maximum download speed = 217.6 kb/s.
  • Maximum upload speed = 108 kb/s.
  • EDGE is faster than GPRS, suitable for browsing webpages but not for streaming videos/audios.
  Meaning Of The Symbol 3G In Mobile Signal:
  • 3G stands for UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecomm. System) and short form of Third Generation introduced in 1998.
  • It provides mobile broadband access of several MB/s to smartphone and mobile modems in Laptop Computers.
  • • Maximum download speed = 384 kb/s.
    • Maximum upload speed = 128 kb/s.
    • 3G is faster than EDGE and users are able to experience faster data transmission speeds. 3G networks allow people to access music, pictures, and videos.
    Meaning Of The Symbol H In Mobile Signal:
    • H stand for HSPA (High Speed Packet Access), considered to be the 3.5 generation mobile technology(Enhanced 3G).
    • HSPA is further divided into HSDPA(download) and HSUPA(upload) to denote download and upload speeds.
    • Maximum download speed = 7.2 MB/s.
    • Maximum upload speed = 3.6 MB/s.
    • You can stream music and even YouTube Videos without much interruption.
      Meaning Of The Symbol H+ In Mobile Signal:
    • H+ stands for Evolved HSPA,the development of technology H.
    • Before the emergence of the 4G,it has been considered as best technology.
    • Maximum download speed = 14~168 MB/s.
    • Maximum upload speed = 5.7~ 23 MB/s.
    • Downloading and buffering can run smoothly.
    Meaning Of The Symbol 4G In Mobile Signal:
  • 4G stands for Fourth generation,the development of technology H+ allowing wireless Internet access at a much higher speed.
  • It is also called LTE (Long Term Evolution),download files from the Internet up to 10 times faster than 3G.
  • Maximum download speed = 100~1000 MB/s.
  • Maximum upload speed = 50~ 500 MB/s.
  • To download a new game or stream a TV show in HD, you can do it without buffering
  I hope when next you are buying a phone you will be able to know the capacity of the network.