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oldermanolderman Posts: 1,765
edited October 2009 in All Encompassing Trip
Need opinions.

Need new phone. I have ATT. I am eligible for discounted (and free) phones if I sign up for another 2 years. In reading about 3G Technology, it appears necessary for Data plans etc. However, they also offer 3G phones (discounted) for regular plans (no Data, just voice).

Question:

Does using a 3G phone improve my voice service?

Simple and boring question, but I know I can count on PJ Fans for good opinions.

Thanks.
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  • vedder_soupvedder_soup Posts: 5,861
    i noticed no doffererence on voice quality using 3g here in Australia.
    3g is the way of the future, why not go down that path so you have the data option if you want it.

    go to Japan or Korea, and they are 100% 3g networks :ugeek:
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  • soulsingingsoulsinging Posts: 13,202
    i had this dilemma myself recently when i was looking at new phones. i ended up eith a blackberry that only has 2g. apparently, 3g is a whole lot faster for data/internet transfer, which i didn't feel was all that necessary. but i have no idea if it's supposed to have any impact on voice transmission.
  • know1know1 Posts: 6,794
    soulsinging wrote:
    i had this dilemma myself recently when i was looking at new phones. i ended up eith a blackberry that only has 2g. apparently, 3g is a whole lot faster for data/internet transfer, which i didn't feel was all that necessary. but i have no idea if it's supposed to have any impact on voice transmission.

    I actually turn the 3g off on my phone because it's a battery waster and absolutely not necessary for voice and even texting. If I need to surf the web, email, stream video, etc., I do it from my phone's wifi connection and if no network is available, then I turn 3g on.
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  • Freddy ArheeharFreddy Arheehar San Diego Posts: 525
    I have an iPhone and the 3G is really good for surfing the web....i rarely talk on the phone but i haven't had any issues but my wife does in certain areas
  • the wolfthe wolf Posts: 7,027
    I'm a tech head. Or at least i was at one time. I gotta say, I'm finally getting sick of it all. i miss just going out and buying a phone because you like the way it feels in your hand or against your ear.

    i have a blackberry. the flip blackberry, and i fucking hate it. i miss my simple razor. :(
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  • JaneNYJaneNY Posts: 4,438
    Where we live (the sticks), 3G isn't even available even with 3G phone technology.

    I want an iphone so bad but its expensive, the cheapest monthly payment would be around $90 per month, and I am telling myself its only an expensive toy and I mainly need a phone for texting and calling anyway.
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  • mca47mca47 Posts: 13,301
    Unless you have an iPhone...stay the F away from AT&T!

    I have AT&T for my work phone (Blackberry) and it sucks serious ass! I travel a lot for work and I cannot tell you how many times I'll be somewhere without 3G coverage or the network is completely slammed and it's slow as shit.

    Like I said, if you have or want an iPhone you have no choice but to go with AT&T.

    If you go the Blackberry route, you really need to go with a company like Verizon.

    Oh, and there is no difference in voice quality either way...
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