EDGE data rates

[Kabeyun]

According to this so-so Wikipedia article, EDGE comes in 2 classes. The second, class 4, actually has a theoretically higher DTR (~470 kbaud) than standard 3G (~380 kbaud). Even the slower 2G DTR (~270 kbaud) is not that much slower by the numbers. I wonder which EDGE standard the iPhone will have.

I'm currently a Verizon guy (but not for long!). What are folks' experiences with EDGE? No matter what, it's still better than what I've got now.

-K

 

[Stillrockin]

What are folks' experiences with EDGE? No matter what, it's still better than what I've got now.

-K

Mine with the Treo has been very reliable. As far as speed, I can say, that the 680 seems much, much faster than the 650! I am currently grandfathered into the Cingular medianet plan . . I don't think this will be an option when I upgrade to the iPhone . . . I have no complaints with Edge other than some of Cingular's new video services are not offered through the Edge service . .

 

[superninjahype]

Cingular offers many data plans and there rates here are the rates i found.

5mb = 19.99
10mb = 29.99
20mb = 39.99
or pay per use of $.01/kb

EDGE charges you for the amount of info you download, no service fee to use it, same with 3g if your phone is capable and its available in your area you are still only charged for what you download.

 

[Kabeyun]

Cingular offers many data plans and there rates here are the rates i found.

5mb = 19.99
10mb = 29.99
20mb = 39.99
or pay per use of $.01/kb

EDGE charges you for the amount of info you download, no service fee to use it, same with 3g if your phone is capable and its available in your area you are still only charged for what you download.

Thanks for the info, but the rates we're talking about are data rates (speed), not dollar rates (price).

-K

 

[superninjahype]

ith that case

EDGE- data rates rang anywhere from 75-135kb
Cingular's 3G service is currently the fastest wireless internet available using HSDPA/UMTS its data rates range from about 300kb-1.8mbps
The LG CU500 is the fastest phone for the 3G cell phone market.

 

[Kabeyun]

ith that case

EDGE- data rates rang anywhere from 75-135kb
Cingular's 3G service is currently the fastest wireless internet available using HSDPA/UMTS its data rates range from about 300kb-1.8mbps
The LG CU500 is the fastest phone for the 3G cell phone market.

Right. But what EDGE speeds are you getting?

-K

 

[wot_fan]

Cingular offers many data plans and there rates here are the rates i found.

5mb = 19.99
10mb = 29.99
20mb = 39.99
or pay per use of $.01/kb

EDGE charges you for the amount of info you download, no service fee to use it, same with 3g if your phone is capable and its available in your area you are still only charged for what you download.

I am not sure if they changed their plans since I signed up, but Cingular used to have two levels of data plans. They had one for PDAs/laptops which was priced as above and they had one for smart phones. I have the unlimited smart phone plan which costs me $20 per month. Hopefully this is the plan they will offer for the iPhone.

 

[gmplr831]

Right. But what EDGE speeds are you getting?

-K

My edge speeds with my blackjack were always about 150kbps, which as we know isn't very fast but at least it was something. Plus the EDGE is much cheaper than the 3g. I know because 29.99 gets u unlimited edge, and 3g is 49.99!

 

[ebrunn]

Does anybody use the Cingular EDGE to load websites and stuff like that? Will we be able to live with it?

 

[jpmihalk]

Does anybody use the Cingular EDGE to load websites and stuff like that? Will we be able to live with it?

Yes, I live in a Cingular EDGE area and my Blackjack typically gets between 110-120kbps download speeds. Only the larger downloads seem slow compared to 3G, but the battery life is so much better.

 

[ebrunn]

Yes, I live in a Cingular EDGE area and my Blackjack typically gets between 110-120kbps download speeds. Only the larger downloads seem slow compared to 3G, but the battery life is so much better.

I will probably use it to check basic stuff like sports scores and news. probably stuff I could do in widgets.