3G Range

[dal2000]

I have a few quick questions;

I connect to an edge capable tower which is approximately 8 - 12km from my work place. The signal is usually -79 dbm -85 dbm. So, in most cases i get 4 - 5 bars with the modem ideally situated.

Now if this tower was to be 3G enabled, would I receive 3G connection considering the distance is 8 - 12km and the signal is sitting at -83 dbm average (with EDGE/GPRS) with slightly undulated terain and more or less in LoS?

If at this distance I wont receieve 3G, would an external antenna help in obtaining signal?

Thanks in advance.

 

[VodacomData]

3G would not work

3G has a radius of +- 5k`s , contact poynting VOIP 087 750 7090 Eduard Walker 072 793 8104

he was telling me a whole host of things that can be done .

Regards
VodacomData

 

[dal2000]

Thanks for the reply VodacomData.

Looks like i'll just have to stick with edge untill I move as my area doesn't yet have ADSL

This is off topic but, anyone know the range of wimax?

 

[VodacomData]

Thanks for the reply VodacomData.

Looks like i'll just have to stick with edge untill I move as my area doesn't yet have ADSL

This is off topic but, anyone know the range of wimax?

I have WIMAX the range is +- 30 k`s

Speak to poynting am sure they can help.

Regards
VodacomData

 

[dal2000]

Thanks for the reply again.

If I do get an external antenna, in what way will it benefit with using edge? Latency, speed or both?

cheers

 

[VodacomData]

It depends if your are close to town where they probably have 3G, poynting could maybe consult with you.