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avinashtjoshi 2010-08-22 06:36
EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Hi.

I have a small issue regarding EDGE on my Nokia N900. On my other Nokia mobiles (N70 & N96) I'm able to see the EDGE(E) symbol, but not on my N900! I am also not getting the speeds as i get on my other mobiles! :confused:

My N900 shows 2.5G but EDGE(E) is 2.75G[1]. Could someone help me out on this?

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2G#Evolution

leviathan3k 2010-08-22 07:06
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
That's rather nitpicky. When it says 2.5, it means EDGE.

avinashtjoshi 2010-08-22 07:17
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by leviathan3k (Post 794641)
That's rather nitpicky. When it says 2.5, it means EDGE.
But, I am supposed to get atleast 15kbps download speed as i get on my N96!
Why is that no happening? Still :confused: and :mad: :(

jerryfreak 2010-08-22 09:48
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
i have a hard time getting data on edge. a lot of times it says 'cellular data not available'. my previous 3g phones (n95, e71, 5800) worked better on edge than this one does

nidO 2010-08-22 09:52
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by avinashtjoshi (Post 794652)
But, I am supposed to get atleast 15kbps download speed as i get on my N96!
Why is that no happening? Still :confused: and :mad: :(
Crap cell network/area perhaps? The N900 displaying 2.5 means it is connected via EDGE, and works fine for me.

avinashtjoshi 2010-08-22 11:14
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by jerryfreak (Post 794767)
i have a hard time getting data on edge. a lot of times it says 'cellular data not available'. my previous 3g phones (n95, e71, 5800) worked better on edge than this one does
Yes. I too have the same problem. The data packets get disconnected moment i get a call/sms. its really bugging me. I used to never have this problem on my N96 :(

avinashtjoshi 2010-08-22 11:17
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by nidO (Post 794771)
Crap cell network/area perhaps? The N900 displaying 2.5 means it is connected via EDGE, and works fine for me.
I guess so! Let me check up with the customer care! :)

Khertan 2010-08-22 13:45
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Edge didn't support simultaneous call and data ...

avinashtjoshi 2010-08-22 13:49
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Khertan (Post 794943)
Edge didn't support simultaneous call and data ...
Oh! I thought it did because, In Kerala, India i was able to use both Data and Call simultaneously!
Data never used to get disconnected whenever i received a Call or SMS :)

shadowjk 2010-08-22 15:28
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
N900 supports simultaneous call and data on edge, but the majority of operators do not support it.

optimistprime 2010-08-22 15:34
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
yeah, on At&t, EDGE will not allow it simultaneously. I think the n900 on EDGE is just about as fast as a 1st gen iphone. So its not a speed demon but if you already knew the n900 didnt work at&t's 3g before you bought it, then its no surprise.

avinashtjoshi 2010-08-22 16:04
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Yes. Now taking everything into consideration, I can understand that N900 does support both Data and Cellular together. But I am surprised that this works in Kollam (Kerala) and not in Bangalore (Karnataka) - I used the same Operator (AirTel) in both the places :confused:

And the speed is just ok for me, which again is not N900's problem because, when I was in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, I had a 3G connection and got download speeds up to 220kbps. EDGE is not impressive here in Bangalore (may be due to more number of users)

Anyways, I had got a reply from Martin (on maemo-users list) This is what he says. Thought it worth sharing:

Quote:
Actually this is the first time I've seen GPRS mentioned as 2.5G.
2G on data plans usually stands for GPRS while 2.5G stands for EDGE.
EDGE is based on GPRS utilizing several channels at the same time.
So don't worry, 2.5G is indeed EDGE.

It's just called 2.5 G because it's a 2G technology being faster than
regular 2G.
The G is not a factor or unit but 2G simply stands for 2nd generation
(GSM) while 3G stands for 3rd generation (UMTS).
Likewise, HSDPA on 3G which is faster than regular UMTS is called 3.5G.
Hope this is useful :)

Thank you everyone for your support and help.

HellFlyer 2010-08-22 16:13
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Well Rogers (Canada) has EDGE and for some odd reason my phone shows 2.0 and 2.5 from time to time.. not sure whether its a bug or Rogers signal weakens sometimes

tripman 2010-08-22 16:18
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
hi I have similar problem in Ireland. in Meteor when I have 2.5 on the screen I can't connect to the internet because is still disconecting itself. and I get "cellural network not available" and than I can't see on the screen any recepion's bars.
do you know how to fix that?

AgentZ 2010-08-22 16:44
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Having issues with 2G and 3G on TMO in TX, unable to get a 3G signal at all. When switching to dual I get "no cellular network available" switching to GSM I get 2G-2.5G and able to connect to the internet, and switching to 3G same thing no cellular network. I installed FMMS and Vibro-call and thats been it; uninstalled FMMS, but the MMS APN remains in the connections available.
Anyone have any ideas how to get my 3G speed back?
EDIT I also had Auto-Disconnect but uninstalled because it kept knocking me offline, when surfing.

plaban 2010-08-22 17:46
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Just tested today on Tata Docomo network (India) data and call works simultaneously on EDGE network.

avinashtjoshi 2010-08-22 19:03
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by tripman (Post 795048)
hi I have similar problem in Ireland. in Meteor when I have 2.5 on the screen I can't connect to the internet because is still disconecting itself. and I get "cellural network not available" and than I can't see on the screen any recepion's bars.
do you know how to fix that?
I have the same problem here. I guess it is the problem from the operator/tower. Just call ur customer service they will surely help you out. The problem on your side is that right now both dont work simultaneously at some areas. or may be because you are having some network issues :)

avinashtjoshi 2010-08-22 19:11
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by plaban (Post 795105)
Just tested today on Tata Docomo network (India) data and call works simultaneously on EDGE network.
Oh man! Now I need to go to the customer care and get this sorted! BTW, is it displayed as 2.5 under the signal strength for you???

abjbhat 2010-08-24 03:01
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
I'm in the same boat as you Avinash - I'm using Airtel in Bangalore. I get the 2.5G signal but the phone is unable to use Data and Voice/SMS simultaneously. Please let us know if going to Airtel customer support helps.

plaban 2010-09-10 18:44
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by avinashtjoshi (Post 795164)
Oh man! Now I need to go to the customer care and get this sorted! BTW, is it displayed as 2.5 under the signal strength for you???
Yes 2.5 is displayed

must4get 2010-09-16 20:48
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Hi All,

I have done some serious reading. Check out this link for everything you need to know about 3G, 2.5G or edge on n900.

:eek:

avinashtjoshi 2010-10-11 04:55
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
Ok,

Some updates:

Quote:
Right now I am in Amrita University, Vallikavu, Kerala and I am able to use both data and Voice/SMS simultaneously!! :D I am really happy. This means, it is actually supported.

But what I wonder is, If the is available in a small village like Vallikavu, why not in Bangalore!!!

normaltusker 2010-10-11 10:51
Re: EDGE on Nokia N900
 
The simultaneous support for voice and data has never been there on Airtel and Vodafone. I have earlier used both Vodafone and Airtel in Bangalore on multiple phones but then neither have ever supported simultaneous use of the two.


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