Mobile network types

[Anonymous]

Could anyone tell me if the mobile network type (GPRS) is governed by the operator, phone type or location please? Could you please explain it in simple terms for me Not up in the technical talk. I can fix aeroplanes but struggling to work my mobile!!! Many thanks.

[Anonymous]

Location.

[version7point0]

Morning Grumpsy.

I will try and cover all bases in this explanation.

Mobile phones have varying levels of connectivity, or data transfer speeds, these are.

• GPRS
• EDGE
• 3G
• HSDPA
• HSDPA+
• LTE / 4G

Most recent phones have the ability to limit their level of connectivity between GPRS and 3G (or higher).

Not all data levels are available in all geographical locations, factors such as network congestion, mechanical status of transmitters and age of transmitters may restrict you to a certain speed.

All mobile network providers (3, O2 etc) have the ability to bar data services - this can be at your request or as a restriction for late payments, excessive use etc.

So to answer your question, it can be any combination of the 3 things you mentioned which will limit if you have access to GPRS or not.

If you are not getting GPRS or not able to get a faster internet connection you should first check your coverage, then check your settings to make sure you have data enabled and 3G active.

[perksie]

Seems to be related to the post here:

http://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Discussions-Feedback/New-phone/m-p/457766