GPRS
Frequencies: 900MHz | 1800MHzGPRS is the first technology we offered, allowing efficient and reliable data transfer over our 2G network. By today's standards it’s rather slow, so isn’t recommended for things that needs a fast internet connection (e.g. video streaming).
EDGE
Frequencies: 900MHz | 1800MHzEDGE is a 2G technology capable of transmitting data at a faster speed than GPRS, but slower than 3G. If 3G isn’t available in your area, or you manually select GSM/2G in your phone, you'll be connected to EDGE in areas where it’s available. If you do manually select GSM/2G, you'll still be able to make calls and send TXT messages over 2G, but data speeds may be noticeably slower than 3G.
3G
Frequencies: 900MHz (rural) | 2100MHz (metro) | 850MHz3G allows a much faster data connection than GPRS or EDGE.
When using a 3G capable phone, it’ll automatically connect to 3G wherever available, unless you’ve manually selected GSM/2G only.
‘H’ (HSPA) 'H+'(HSPA+)
Frequencies: 900MHz (rural) | 2100MHz (metro) | 850MHzHSPA (High Speed Packet Access) is a performance upgrade to 3G and provides a faster internet connection than our regular 3G network.
Depending on the phone you're using and the coverage area you're in, the H and H+ symbols could mean you're connected to HSPA, HSPA+
4G (LTE)
Frequencies: 1800MHz4G is the fourth evolution of mobile network technology. It's sometimes referred to as 'Long Term Evolution' (LTE) due to its ability to be scaled/throttled and modified in relation to frequency and speed.
Important info
Some phones use a '3G' or '3.5G' symbol when connected to HSPA networks.
