is edge realy that fast ?

[ForSure]

so this edge , what can u compare it to ? isdn, adsl , modem

 

[Alacrity]

class 10 Edge: 216kbps
ISDN channel: 64 kbps / 128 kbps
Modem: 56kbps
ADSL: 384 to 1024 kbps
3G: 384 kbps
HSDPA: 1800kbps

 

[Wynsam]

Edge

For general browsing and email use it is actually quite acceptable. Dont expect big files at ADSl speeds and you wont be disapointed. I think 3g is actually overated -- it not available as widely as Edge and the speed is 1/3 to1/4 faster in reality.

Virgin Mobile edge rates suddenly look very attractive when you consider they are 1/4 of the price and deliver 3/4 of the speed and coverage is good.

 

[JK8]

Edge is the fastest and most stable data carrier, u know why???

Coz theres not as many edge users so therefore you can find signal easier and be one of a very few number of people using a base tower, you can even reach maximum dowload speeds at times

 

[YelloFever]

For general browsing and email use it is actually quite acceptable. Dont expect big files at ADSl speeds and you wont be disapointed. I think 3g is actually overated -- it not available as widely as Edge and the speed is 1/3 to1/4 faster in reality.

Virgin Mobile edge rates suddenly look very attractive when you consider they are 1/4 of the price and deliver 3/4 of the speed and coverage is good.

I must be honest

For surfing I find Edge acceptable, 3G and HSDPA is very nice when downloading mp3's, mpeg's and so forth but for getting email's and surfing I find MTN's Edge network surfactant.

MTNDD

 

[Academic]

And for Skype?

How good is Edge for Skype?

 

[YelloFever]

How good is Edge for Skype?

Chatting via the text box fine, voice a little broken up, video I don't think will be that great.

MTNDD

 

[doobiwan]

*ahem* Although that's a theoretical discuss MTNDD, right? VoIP being banned over MTN data (well most providers actually. . .)

I find myself surfing on EDGE regularly (arf arf , darn you solitaire!!! ) and it's great.

 

[YelloFever]

*ahem* Although that's a theoretical discuss MTNDD, right? VoIP being banned over MTN data (well most providers actually. . .)

I find myself surfing on EDGE regularly (arf arf , darn you solitaire!!! ) and it's great.

Of course it's theoretical

 

[Nokkie]

but hsdpa doesn't deliver tru 1.8mbps speeds?

 

[YelloFever]

but hsdpa doesn't deliver tru 1.8mbps speeds?

Nope it doesn't the max I've gotten thus far was 1,4

MTNDD

 

[Piesang]

On Wednesday evening I got 211kb/s max with my Datacard. No 3G reception.
On Thursday evening I got 130kb/s max.

I think the antenna will improve that.

 

[YelloFever]

On Wednesday evening I got 211kb/s max with my Datacard. No 3G reception.
On Thursday evening I got 130kb/s max.

I think the antenna will improve that.

It should as you getting a 2db gain

MTNDD

 

[Piesang]

It should as you getting a 2db gain

MTNDD

Just can't wait for 3G to be rolled out in Brackenfell.

 

[YelloFever]

Just can't wait for 3G to be rolled out in Brackenfell.

Not sure what's happening with the coverage side of things

Coverage would have to advise you on that.

MTNDD