3G Mobile Phones
- — 17 September, 2007 15:17
In Australia, the 3G network uses the UMTS standard, which is built on the GSM network and all four operators - Vodafone, Telstra, 3 Mobile and Optus - use this standard. The other 3G standard is CDMA2000, which has a number of variations, but only Telstra has a version for mobile broadband packages. (See Networks & Data Rate box below for speeds and the Glossary for technical terms related to 3G networks.) Theoretically, any UMTS 3G-compatible phone will work on the UMTS network with any operator, although limitations or restrictions may be imposed by the operators as the service develops. But the phone companies are offering a selection of handsets with plans, which limits choice but avoids compatibility issues.
Networks & Data Rate |
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| 1G | Analog | 9.6Kbps to 14.4Kbps | Voice Only |
| 2G | GSM/CDMA | 9.6Kbps to 14.4Kbps | Voice & Data |
| 2.5G | GPRS/EDGE | 56Kbps to 144Kbps | Voice & Data |
| 3G | UMTS | 384Kbps up to 2Mbps | Voice & Data |
| 3G | WCDMA | 2Mbps, 384Kbps (wide access) | Voice & Data |
| 3G | CDMA2000 | 144Kbps | Voice & Data |
| 3G | CDMA EV-DO | 2.4Mbps | Voice & Data |
| 4G | 20 - 40Mbps (theoretical) | Voice & Data | |
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Diane
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Mobile phone coverage
While everyone does a great job of describing all the extra features, etc of the phones and that is very helpful, no one seems to comment on the actual reception. I know that most reviewers are probably in the city so that may be why. But for those of us in the country we seriously don't care about the camera or the looks, etc very much. For us the priority is will it work in rural areas often on the fringes of the network. Really all we want is a phone that we can actually make and receive calls on. It would be great if that could be included.