4G that is at one bar of reception can be inferior, in some regards, for example when making calls, than 3G which may profer a stronger signal in a particular location.
Both Apple, and my mobile network deny removing the toggle to select 3G as a forced choice. It is frustrating, as the algos will latch on to a poorer 4G signal in preference to a good 3G or even GPRS etc signal.
Sometimes, all I want the iPhone to do is to actually make a call.
Does anyone in HN know who may be responsible for this elimination of an iPhone user's choice?
eimrine•42m ago
BTW, 4g is really ubiquitos, it is very hard to find a place where 2G works and 4G is not. The real advantage of 3G was battery consumption for client device. I believe 2G will live forever because of energy counters and bank terminals, but 3G has no that important clients who can not migrate.
PS. Good-bye old Symbian devices, having internets on my laptop via 3G + BT was very enegry-efficient way to have internets while backpacking.
zahirbmirza•11m ago