What is H+ compare to 4G?

[dax01]

Hi,

Can anyone help me out here? I know what wifi is, I tought my phone was on a 4g when in data mode but I have a H+ when I activate data, is it the same? Plus since 1h ago, data won't connect..

 

[shenfrey]

Hi,

Can anyone help me out here? I know what wifi is, I tought my phone was on a 4g when in data mode but I have a H+ when I activate data, is it the same? Plus since 1h ago, data won't connect..

I believe someone said that when its on H+ it means you are currently downloading/uploading data and when the network is idle it will display 3G/4G.

Again, just going by what I read.

 

[matttye]

Try reading this:

Difference Between HSPA+ and LTE | Difference Between

It explains the difference between HSPA+ and LTE (4G).

 

[Riche101]

The Uk does not currently support 4G but it will do soon

 

[matttye]

The Uk does not currently support 4G but it will do soon

However 3 does have a HSPA+ network (albeit small) and other networks are following suit... which is considered by many to be a "4G" technology (even though it technically isn't... even LTE isn't actually 4G).

 

[frankkduf2]

H+ mean you are on 4g network, H mean on 3g+ and 3g mean 3g network.

 

[Slug]

4G means different things depending on where you are in the world. HSPDA+ is still classed as 3G-based (according to the ITU-R specs). Technology such as LTE Advanced and/or WiMax2 will be required to meet the 4G specification, so it's probably true to say that right now there are no true 4G networks in service anywhere.

 

[Riche101]

Plus it was in the news recently that 4G licences have not been offered for sale yet to carriers in the Uk

 

[Russell Ng]

H+ mean you are on 4g network, H mean on 3g+ and 3g mean 3g network.

I also have H+ sometimes and I can guarantee no 4G. Anyway, If it says 3G, it means just that. H+ is probably for HSPDA which is like a booster to 3G. We call it 3.5G here.

I think LTE is suppose to comply with 4G requirements, but are there any minimum technical specification for 4G that carriers need to comply with? Or is the standards not set up yet?

It doesn't matter very much in the end. Its just a measure of speed. And its all still data. I actually would prefer something that is stable. A 3G line that is stable is much better than having the network switching between H+, 3G and 2G (or Edge). IMHO.

Regards

 

[Gearu]

We're going to get 3g in Australia soon.

Hahah (it's believable though) just kidding but Testra is bringing 4G, and it's the real 4G, LTE, not HSPA+ on a need to know basis.

ps: WiMax will die like HD disc.

 

[Slug]

are there any minimum technical specification for 4G that carriers need to comply with?

The ITU issued requirements for IMT-A (International Mobile Telecommunications - Advanced) in 2008. These include:

• Based on an all-Internet Protocol (IP) packet switched networkhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMT-Advanced#cite_note-beyond3garticle-0
• Interoperability with existing wireless standardshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMT-Advanced#cite_note-pathto4g-1
• A nominal data rate of 100 Mbit/s while the client physically moves at high speeds relative to the station, and 1 Gbit/s while client and station are in relatively fixed positions.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IMT-Advanced#cite_note-4Groadmap-2
• Dynamically share and use the network resources to support more simultaneous users per cell.
• Scalable channel bandwidth 5

 

[Abu Muiz]

True HSPDA is 3.5G but they're not the same. Not just faster but the technology saves your phone battery. Anyway, how much faster do you need... unless you're streaming tv or something.