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Difference between HSPA and 3G?

  • 25-08-2009 7:48pm
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    I'm setting up a HTC Hero and I've noticed that the mobile network symbol is some arrows with the letter H at the top, for HSPA according to the manual. How's this different from 3G, which it should be?


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  • #2
    mk6705
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    Kahnyl wrote: »
    I'm setting up a HTC Hero and I've noticed that the mobile network symbol is some arrows with the letter H at the top, for HSPA according to the manual. How's this different from 3G, which it should be?

    HSPA is faster. It's an add on to a 3G network if you like.


  • #3
    Rsaeire
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    Kahnyl wrote: »
    I'm setting up a HTC Hero and I've noticed that the mobile network symbol is some arrows with the letter H at the top, for HSPA according to the manual. How's this different from 3G, which it should be?

    HSPA is also known as 3.5G, due to it's close link to 3G, and currently offers speeds up to 14.4 Mbps; depending on the network.


  • #4
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    Oh OK. I guess it's working fine then. Thanks a lot.


  • #5
    god's toy
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    Kahnyl wrote: »
    I'm setting up a HTC Hero and I've noticed that the mobile network symbol is some arrows with the letter H at the top, for HSPA according to the manual. How's this different from 3G, which it should be?
    I'm looking at this phone, Can I ask what network your on and how are you finding this handset?


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