3G vs. WiFi

Poweranimals · July 6th, 2011, 01:10 AM

Which do you think is better?

la sal · July 6th, 2011, 08:30 AM

I can't even get youtube videos to load properly with Sprint's slow 3G in my zip code. WiFi at home (Time Warner Cable Turbo Road Runner).

nstg8r · July 6th, 2011, 08:31 AM

not even close

WiFi all the way (when possible)

EricfromTx · July 6th, 2011, 08:57 AM

WiFi! Sprint's 3g is pathetic

SlyFerret · July 6th, 2011, 09:35 AM

It all depends on what sort of internet connection is on the other side of that WiFi.

If its 768k DSL... or a 3G MiFi... I'd just stick with Sprint 3G.

If its something decent, go with WiFi.

-SF

rounsy222 · July 6th, 2011, 10:20 AM

Unless like slyferret said, a slow dialup type wifi all the way.

jigsaw · July 6th, 2011, 10:39 AM

let's see, which is better? 1mb or 10mb?

forddna · July 6th, 2011, 04:56 PM

I get less than 1mb on either, so it's a toss up.

baygolf · July 7th, 2011, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by rounsy222

Unless like slyferret said, a slow dialup type wifi all the way.

Lets make this a little more interesting. What if you have an Airvana from Sprint. Would 3G better to use than WiFi. Also, what about battery usage - which method uses more?

~~FreakyLocz14~~ · July 7th, 2011, 04:26 AM

Wi-Fi networks speeds vary, but they are usually significantly faster than 3G. This phone also has 4G, ya know.

jigsaw · July 7th, 2011, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by baygolf

Lets make this a little more interesting. What if you have an Airvana from Sprint. Would 3G better to use than WiFi. Also, what about battery usage - which method uses more?

I have Airvana. just tested at 6:01 am EDT.

Airvana- ping 96ms down-552kbps up-600kbps.

wifi (comcast)- ping 86ms down-9101kbps up-4684kbps

la sal · July 7th, 2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FreakyLocz14

Wi-Fi networks speeds vary, but they are usually significantly faster than 3G. This phone also has 4G, ya know.

Can't use the 4G if it isn't in your area.

rounsy222 · July 7th, 2011, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by la sal

Can't use the 4G if it isn't in your area.

I here ya. I live in a spot where 4g is going to be a while getting too. Even if i had it i still would use wifi for the battery savings.

nstg8r · July 7th, 2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jigsaw

I have Airvana. just tested at 6:01 am EDT.

Airvana- ping 96ms down-552kbps up-600kbps.

wifi (comcast)- ping 86ms down-9101kbps up-4684kbps

Airvana = ping 152ms, down 1492kbps, up 682kbps

WiFi (Cablevision) = ping 19ms, down 17618kbps, up 5653kbps

WiFi is considerably faster and more stable, but the Airave speeds are still pretty decent considering.

For comparison purposes, this is my home computer (wired network):

~~FreakyLocz14~~ · July 7th, 2011, 03:40 PM

We need to all remember that a Wi-Fi network is only as fast as the ISP. You could have dial-up or basic DSL and have a Wi-Fi network that is slower than the 3G network, which averages 1 Mbps down in my area.

PC Jona · July 7th, 2011, 04:34 PM

my wifi is amazing

i wonder how fast my wired computer is lol...

forddna · July 7th, 2011, 05:16 PM

^ I hate you.

My DSL wifi.

nstg8r · July 7th, 2011, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PC Jona

my wifi is amazing

i wonder how fast my wired computer is lol...

That's obviously wireless-N you're using.

If you're on Cablevision, you also probably have Boost, too. The speeds I posted for my wired home computer (30/5) is pretty much the fastest you can get without upgrading to Ultra.

nstg8r · July 7th, 2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by forddna

^ I hate you.

My DSL wifi.

You hate us? you're the one who lives near the beaches!

digitool · July 8th, 2011, 10:17 AM

I want my phone to get these speeds, lol. This is from my work computer.

Unfortunately this is my phone speed...

forddna · July 11th, 2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nstg8r

You hate us? you're the one who lives near the beaches!

True.

But I don't use beaches every day like my interwebz.

Maverickc5 · July 27th, 2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by EricfromTx

WiFi! Sprint's 3g is pathetic

So this the 4 G ! Very problematic. WIFI and standing by the window, not so convenient , but can you hear me now?Did

You know that old pin they drooped in the old Sprint Ads years ago was a rail road spike IRL ?

Now you know

silencer271 · July 30th, 2011, 08:28 AM

this is like asking if its better to walk or run when someone is shooting you lol