3G vs 2G FreeSource101

Differences between 3G and 2G technology:

·         Cost: The license fee to be paid for 3G network is much higher as compared to 2G networks. The network construction and maintenance of 3G is much costlier than 2G networks. Also from the customers point of view the expenditure for 3G network will be excessively high if they make use of the various applications of 3G. But 3G drains the battery of a smartphone much faster when compared to the same smartphone under 2G network.

 

·         Data Transmission:  The main difference between 2G and 3G networks is seen by the mobile users who download data and browse the Interneton the mobile phones. They find much faster download speeds, faster access to the data and applications in 3G networks as compared to 2G networks. 2G networks are less compatible with the functions of smart phone. The speed of data transmission in 2G network is less than 50,000 bits per sec while in 3G it can be more than 4 million bits per sec.

 

·         Function: The main function of 2G technology is the transmission of information via voice signals while that of 3G technologies is data transfer via video conferencing, MMS etc.

 

·         Features: The features like mobile TV, video transfers and GPS systems are the additional features of 3G technology that are not available with 2G technologies.

 

·         Frequencies: 2G technology uses a broad range of frequencies in both upper and lower bands, under which the transmission depends on conditions such as weather. A drawback of 3G is that it is simply not available in certain regions.

 

·         Implication: 3G technology offers a high level of security as compared to 2G technology because 3G networks permit validation measures when communicating with other devices. 

 

·         Speed:  The downloading and uploading speeds available in 2G technologies are up to 236 Kbps. While in 3G technology the downloading and uploading speeds are up to 21 Mbps and 5.7 Mbps respectively.

Conclusion :If you can afford to pay for 3G, you can use 3G and enjoy. If you cant afford, then just hack it and ENJOY :P :DAlways switch to 2G network when you are using messenger applications because in 3G network, the application will consume lots of data and you will face a huge loss sometimes if you keep both the 3G network as well as the messenger application on for a long time! Or you better turn the packet data off when you are not using it!
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