HSDPA 3.6 vs HSDPA 7.2?

[sgrrsh26]

Is there a noticeable difference?
The reason I ask is because at work my iphone 3g's 3g service is horrible. I have ATT.

My friend has a iphone 4 but has verizon and has no problems with DL speed. Is this due to a better receiver in the i4 or do you think its service related?

Will I see a difference in DL speed on an i4

 

[sgrrsh26]

calling all geniuses

 

[TheSideshow]

Doubt it. If the carrier doesnt have the capacity (which is usually the issue) the new chip cant get used fully.

It should be easy to tell. Run a speedtest and see if you can hit 3.6mbps (450kBps). If not the new chip won't help.

 

[sgrrsh26]

Doubt it. If the carrier doesnt have the capacity (which is usually the issue) the new chip cant get used fully.

It should be easy to tell. Run a speedtest and see if you can hit 3.6mbps (450kBps). If not the new chip won't help.

ahh good point, so if I am getting 3.6 then theres a possibility that a i4 will get more.

what about random 3g hangups, is that normal on the iphone 3g because I always had that problem. maybe a hardware issue?

 

[kre62]

ahh good point, so if I am getting 3.6 then theres a possibility that a i4 will get more.

what about random 3g hangups, is that normal on the iphone 3g because I always had that problem. maybe a hardware issue?

Listen man, the 3G is just a bad product. I promise the new phone will get better speeds. With dual antennas and HSPA+, you'll be doing just fine. Its much more advanced tech.

And when I went to 3GS from the 3G I noticed much faster data speeds, so doing a speed test on your phone wont help.