Nexus 5 - AT&T Network Indicator

[adwad]

I apologize if this has already been covered in past threads. I'm having trouble finding definitive answers to this question...

Anyway, I have an unlocked Nexus 5 running on AT&T. I'm a bit confused on the various network indicator letters that show up...here are the ones I've seen so far:

LTE - obvious
H - HSPA?
E - ??
R - ??

I think there was one other one that I don't recall now. Does anyone know which network each letter indicates?

Thanks!

 

[girolez]

Hi and welcome to the android forums!

See this useful post:

What does it mean by G, E, H, 3G network symbol on Mobile Signal indicator? - GSM-Forum

Roger

 

[xdrc45]

As in the link that Girolez posted, it will give you a good ideas as to what the key descriptions of the network indicators are :

LTE = Long Term Evolution - offers the maximum download and upload speeds compared to the other network modes... Best by far.

HSPDA/HSPA + = HSPA is a "High Speed Download packet access". Based on 3g network capabilities but offers a a higher network capability of 7.2 Mbits per second, ideal for streaming video and data connectivity at a fairly fast rate.

HSPA + = is based on 4g data connectivity. Much faster a reliable that HSPDA.

3g = strong signal for video calling, internet browsing and VOIP

E = Edge signal - Exchanged data rates for GSM Evolution. Edge can be uses for heavy data transmission for like heavy email attachments and data transmission.

GRPS = is a battery friendly signal that will alloww you to send/receive and browse internet but at a much lower speed.

R = Roaming signal indicator. Limited to when you are outside of your preferences network and it can be throttled, cause slow data connectivity and additional charges to your cellular provider.

This should hive you a good and basic idea on the networking signals!