vB Easy Archive - 2G vs. 3G on my V3xx

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2G vs. 3G on my V3xx
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Posted by: IronCross

I just unlocked the network options on my V3xx to go manually change from 3G to 2G if I wanted to.

Now my question is: what's the advantage of NOT using 3G all the time? Battery saving mode?

Posted by: bikemanj7

battery, but why would you want to be on 3g. calls are much clearer.

Posted by: IronCross

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Originally Posted by bikemanj7

battery, but why would you want to be on 3g. calls are much clearer.

You mean calls are clearer on 3G right?

Posted by: bikemanj7

yes..........

Posted by: IronCross

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Originally Posted by bikemanj7

yes..........

Sorry misunderstood you a bit when your post said "why would you want to be on 3G" so I was confirming.

I just figured I'd switch my phone to 2G for when I'm at work so I can save battery life while it's on standby. Might as well save battery if I'm not able to really use it beyond being a pager while I'm on the clock at work you know?

Posted by: Radiux36

Two advantages to 2G only:

1.) Better battery life as mentioned
2.) Less problems with 3G->2G handoffs, and vice versa. I've had calls drop repeatedly when leaving a 3G area. On 2G only, you don't have to worry about such things.

Posted by: Igg

I've had my seem edits and what's the settings for 2g?

Posted by: fractured

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Originally Posted by bikemanj7

battery, but why would you want to be on 3g. calls are much clearer.

That depends on the area. Only in areas where 2G is overloaded will you notice any significant differences in respect to call quality.

Posted by: IronCross

Does 2G save battery in standby mode also? I've heard conflicting info that 3G is fine, if not better in standby mode. However, I only saw that from one source. Mostly I've heard 2G is better for battery all around.

Basically, if I know I'm not gonna really be using my phone, I've been setting it in GSM mode. If I know I'm gonna be using it, I'll use 3G for call quality.

Also, this is for the guy that wanted to know how to fix his network settings:
http://www.xti9.com/v3xx/

Posted by: merc764

there's no extra charge for accessing the 3G network for voice, right? (i.e. there's no reason for AT&T reps to push a different plan if you want to upgrade to a 3G phone like the v3xx)

Posted by: mush10

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(i.e. there's no reason for AT&T reps to push a different plan if you want to upgrade to a 3G phone like the v3xx)

Correct. You do not need a data plan to utilized 3G voice.

Posted by: bikemanj7

i'll take your 3G area and you can have my 2G area....

Posted by: AutoUnion

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Originally Posted by bikemanj7

i'll take your 3G area and you can have my 2G area....

haha me too, only problem is that I don't have a 3g phone, and can't afford another N95 with us 3g.

Posted by: IronCross

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Originally Posted by bikemanj7

i'll take your 3G area and you can have my 2G area....

I'm just trying to find the best way to be battery efficient when I'm not using my phone that's all.

Whenever I'm using it, I make sure it's set to 3G. <3 to 3G!