3G vs. WiFi

[Poweranimals]

Which do you think is better?

 

[la sal]

I can't even get youtube videos to load properly with Sprint's slow 3G in my zip code. WiFi at home (Time Warner Cable Turbo Road Runner).

 

[nstg8r]

not even close

WiFi all the way (when possible)

 

[EricfromTx]

WiFi! Sprint's 3g is pathetic

 

[SlyFerret]

It all depends on what sort of internet connection is on the other side of that WiFi.

If its 768k DSL... or a 3G MiFi... I'd just stick with Sprint 3G.

If its something decent, go with WiFi.

-SF

 

[rounsy222]

Unless like slyferret said, a slow dialup type wifi all the way.

 

[jigsaw]

let's see, which is better? 1mb or 10mb?

 

[Puddin422]

I get less than 1mb on either, so it's a toss up.

 

[baygolf]

Unless like slyferret said, a slow dialup type wifi all the way.

Lets make this a little more interesting. What if you have an Airvana from Sprint. Would 3G better to use than WiFi. Also, what about battery usage - which method uses more?

 

[FreakyLocz14]

Wi-Fi networks speeds vary, but they are usually significantly faster than 3G. This phone also has 4G, ya know.

 

[jigsaw]

Lets make this a little more interesting. What if you have an Airvana from Sprint. Would 3G better to use than WiFi. Also, what about battery usage - which method uses more?

I have Airvana. just tested at 6:01 am EDT.

Airvana- ping 96ms down-552kbps up-600kbps.

wifi (comcast)- ping 86ms down-9101kbps up-4684kbps

 

[la sal]

Wi-Fi networks speeds vary, but they are usually significantly faster than 3G. This phone also has 4G, ya know.

Can't use the 4G if it isn't in your area.

 

[rounsy222]

Can't use the 4G if it isn't in your area.

I here ya. I live in a spot where 4g is going to be a while getting too. Even if i had it i still would use wifi for the battery savings.

 

[nstg8r]

I have Airvana. just tested at 6:01 am EDT.

Airvana- ping 96ms down-552kbps up-600kbps.

wifi (comcast)- ping 86ms down-9101kbps up-4684kbps

Airvana = ping 152ms, down 1492kbps, up 682kbps

WiFi (Cablevision) = ping 19ms, down 17618kbps, up 5653kbps


WiFi is considerably faster and more stable, but the Airave speeds are still pretty decent considering.

For comparison purposes, this is my home computer (wired network):

 

[FreakyLocz14]

We need to all remember that a Wi-Fi network is only as fast as the ISP. You could have dial-up or basic DSL and have a Wi-Fi network that is slower than the 3G network, which averages 1 Mbps down in my area.

 

[PC Jona]

my wifi is amazing




i wonder how fast my wired computer is lol...

 

[Puddin422]

^ I hate you.

My DSL wifi.

 

[nstg8r]

my wifi is amazing




i wonder how fast my wired computer is lol...

That's obviously wireless-N you're using.

If you're on Cablevision, you also probably have Boost, too. The speeds I posted for my wired home computer (30/5) is pretty much the fastest you can get without upgrading to Ultra.

 

[nstg8r]

^ I hate you.

My DSL wifi.

You hate us? you're the one who lives near the beaches!

 

[digitool]

I want my phone to get these speeds, lol. This is from my work computer.

Unfortunately this is my phone speed...

 

[Puddin422]

You hate us? you're the one who lives near the beaches!

True. But I don't use beaches every day like my interwebz.

 

[Maverickc5]

WiFi! Sprint's 3g is pathetic

So this the 4 G ! Very problematic. WIFI and standing by the window, not so convenient , but can you hear me now?Did

You know that old pin they drooped in the old Sprint Ads years ago was a rail road spike IRL ?

Now you know

 

[silencer271]

this is like asking if its better to walk or run when someone is shooting you lol