Edge is so slow :(

[GTraymond]

Why is that it is so slow

 

[danaj]

because it sucks, and is old technology.

 

[chanchan05]

Its supposed to be slow. LOL.

 

[james515]

edge was introduced back in the late 90's before data intensive devices were created. but all networks that still have an edge (2g) system, its actually on edge+ which is faster than the original edge deployment.

James

 

[indybail]

If it was fast enough they never would have invented 3G and 4G. Still it's better than nothing when you're in the boonies.

 

[GTraymond]

I tought that the samsung galaxy ace was a 3g phone so why is it running edge?

 

[Omar Days]

Because you're in an area that isn't a 3g area

 

[GTraymond]

Because you're in an area that isn't a 3g area

I live in New York city queens village you mean there isnt any 3g area around here?

 

[chanchan05]

2 Things possible:

1. In Menu>Settings>Wireless and Networks>Mobile Networks>Network Mode>you have selected GSM only, you need to be in WCDMA or auto/dual mode to get 3G, otherwise your 3G antenna is turned off.

2. You are in auto/dual mode, but the 3G signal is weak. When this happens the phone defaults to using the stronger connection which is EDGE.

 

[GTraymond]

2 Things possible:

1. In Menu>Settings>Wireless and Networks>Mobile Networks>Network Mode>you have selected GSM only, you need to be in WCDMA or auto/dual mode to get 3G, otherwise your 3G antenna is turned off.

2. You are in auto/dual mode, but the 3G signal is weak. When this happens the phone defaults to using the stronger connection which is EDGE.

Im going to give this a try

I bought the phone unlocked on amazon could that be a problem too?

 

[Gmash]

Im going to give this a try

I bought the phone unlocked on amazon could that be a problem too?

Yes, depending on the carrier, it may not support the same 3g bands, in that case you would be stuck with edge, which is basically 2g. It's always a good idea to do some research before those kinds of purchases. Good luck, I hope it works out for you.

 

[GTraymond]

Here is where i bought it Amazon.com: Samsung S5830EUBLK Galaxy Ace Android Powered Smartphone with 5MP Camera, Touch Screen, Wi-Fi - Unlocked Phone - No Warranty - Black: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[chanchan05]

Yes, but what carrier are you on?

 

[mikabuc]

Hell yeah edge is slow, if it was blazingly fast they wouldn't need to sell Unlimited 4g plans