I've been meaning to ask how this is done, the gubbins needed etc, and also what the letters mean next to the signal bars, I've seen H and T so far plus G and 3G also an eye? icon too.
Pudsey_Bear
Improving the Data/WiFi signal to a smart phone
There's various apps, how about "Network Signal Speed Booster?". I've just stuck it on my phone, don't know if it will work though.. :?
God knows what the letters mean. (Actually he probably doesn't )
God knows what the letters mean. (Actually he probably doesn't )
Quick Google search reveals this
You do not need to worry about this (sic) signs. The signs stand for the network and the standard by which you are currently on the network.
You should know, that as time went on, better standards for mobile phone networks have been developed which were notably faster than their predecessors. Depending on where you are, how your phone is set and the other circumstances, your phone uses different of these standards. The standard by which you are currently logged on, is then displayed in the status bar on your phone.
First, there was only the GSM network, then there were improvements of the GSM network, finally the newer and faster UMTS network, and again improvements of it. The faster UMTS network is not yet available everywhere, so, often you have to go over the older and slower GSM network even today.
About the abbreviations:
G stands for GPRS and is the slowest standard, used is the GSM network (2G).
E is an extension of GPRS, it is called EDGE and it is correspondingly a little faster, but still uses the old GSM network (2G).
3G stands for UMTS and is the successor to the GSM network and faster.
H and H+ are standing for HSPA and HSPA+. Both use the UMTS network, where H is faster than 3G and H+ is faster than H.
4G stands for LTE and is the fastest.
I think the eye symbol means your phone is watching you - to not shut off the screen if you are watching it.
Spooky Huh?
Cheers
Dave
You do not need to worry about this (sic) signs. The signs stand for the network and the standard by which you are currently on the network.
You should know, that as time went on, better standards for mobile phone networks have been developed which were notably faster than their predecessors. Depending on where you are, how your phone is set and the other circumstances, your phone uses different of these standards. The standard by which you are currently logged on, is then displayed in the status bar on your phone.
First, there was only the GSM network, then there were improvements of the GSM network, finally the newer and faster UMTS network, and again improvements of it. The faster UMTS network is not yet available everywhere, so, often you have to go over the older and slower GSM network even today.
About the abbreviations:
G stands for GPRS and is the slowest standard, used is the GSM network (2G).
E is an extension of GPRS, it is called EDGE and it is correspondingly a little faster, but still uses the old GSM network (2G).
3G stands for UMTS and is the successor to the GSM network and faster.
H and H+ are standing for HSPA and HSPA+. Both use the UMTS network, where H is faster than 3G and H+ is faster than H.
4G stands for LTE and is the fastest.
I think the eye symbol means your phone is watching you - to not shut off the screen if you are watching it.
Spooky Huh?
Cheers
Dave
You are probably thinking of a Femtocell?
Most networks sell them under a variety of names:
Vodafone: Sure Signal
EE: Signal Box
O2: Boost Box
They all do much the same thing, which is to create a localised mobile phone signal. Some just use and boost the mobile network, some 'backhaul using domestic broadband' to quote the jargon.
Stick femtocell plus the name of your mobile phone operator into Google, and you'll probably find a load of info.
Handy if yours is one of those properties where you can get a mobile phone signal, but only if you are in the back bedroom and standing on a chair....
Morph
Most networks sell them under a variety of names:
Vodafone: Sure Signal
EE: Signal Box
O2: Boost Box
They all do much the same thing, which is to create a localised mobile phone signal. Some just use and boost the mobile network, some 'backhaul using domestic broadband' to quote the jargon.
Stick femtocell plus the name of your mobile phone operator into Google, and you'll probably find a load of info.
Handy if yours is one of those properties where you can get a mobile phone signal, but only if you are in the back bedroom and standing on a chair....
Morph
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