Actual Speeds Will Vary

• Typical network data speeds depend on several factors:
  • Device capability (GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G)
  • Network you are using (2G or 3G)
  • Network changes
  • Network traffic volume
  • Time of day
  • Service outages
  • Signal strength
  • Terrain, structures
  • Weather
  • Overall performance of the Internet
• The device speeds vary depending on its operating system, processor, battery life, running applications, peak theoretical speeds, and distance from the cell site.
• Data sticks almost always offer higher speeds than smartphones because they use the power of a laptop with larger batteries, processors, and other technologies.
• Downloading is faster than uploading.
• There is no way to predict an exact speed with so many factors affecting the your experience.
• The minimum throughput for all technologies is >20kbps
  • Current GPRS speeds allow typical data performance between 35 kbps - 45 kbps.
  • The following data activities work comparably with EDGE or 3G:
    • Email
    • Instant messaging
    • Text messaging
    • Picture messaging
    • Sending pictures via email
    • Downloading ringtones, CallerTunes, wallpaper, light data files