What is 2G/3G?

 

2G stands for second-generation mobile (or wireless) networks and this is the technology used in most current digital mobile phones, enabling basic TXT and voice calling facilities.

2G Capabilities

  • Voice calls & TXT
  • Voicemail

 

2.5G is the next real step up between 2G and 3G mobile networks, enabling enhanced functionalities such as navigation, music, file downloads and mobile email, in addition to the basic TXT and voice calling facilities.

2.5G Capabilities

  • Voice calls & TXT 
  • Voicemail
  • PXT®
  • Send & receive simple emails
  • Browse the mobile web
  • Navigation & maps
  • Data speed: Dial-up modem (56 kbps)

 

3G refers to the third-generation of mobile communications. Currently available in most main city centres in Australia (and growing daily), it has the greatest bandwidth and therefore the greatest data capability of any current network technology, enabling superior user experiences such as video calling, TV and video streaming, GPS navigation, plus heaps more:

3G Capabilities

  • Voice calls & TXT
  • Video calls
  • High-speed internet/data access
  • Send & receive large emails
  • GPS navigation & maps
  • Surf the web at broadband speeds
  • TV and video streaming via Vodafone live!
  • Data speed: HSDPA: 600kbps to 1.5mbps, 3G: 150kbps to 300kbps