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Meaning of G, E, 2G,
3G, H, 4G in Mobile
Internet Signal Bar
Mobile Phones / 100 Comments
Gone are the days when mobile phones were used mainly for voice calls.
Now mobile phones have become smart and millions of people are using
Internet through their smartphones. In different countries, the quality
and speed of mobile Internet differs depending upon the progress of
telecom industry.
Following image shows the signal bar of a typical Windows based mobile
phone. This article informs you about the icon number 2 —which denotes
the type of mobile connectivity you’re getting:
Mobile symbols in the
top bar of a Windows phone.
Meaning of G in Mobile Signal
Letter G stands for GPRS (General Packet Radio Service). It indicates the
slowest speed of Internet data transfer in your mobile phone. When you see
G near your signal strength indicator, it is certain that your net connection is
working at the slowest speed.
If your mobile signal is weak, you might get even slower speed on Internet.
There are ways to boost mobile signal strength and thus the Internet speed.
This technology also lies somewhere in between 2G and 3G. Those who
call GPRS as 2.5G, they refer EDGE as 2.75G.
HSPA can provide peak data rates of up to 14 Mbit/s for downlink and 5.76
Mbit/s for uplink.
Meaning of WCDMA
WCDMA is also a 3G technology. It stands for Wide-band Code-Division
Multiple Access (CDMA). Interestingly, this technology is actually used in
the GSM systems. WCDMA in GSM increases the data transmission speed
by using the air interface of CDMA. International Telecommunications
Union has adopted WCDMA.
Just to round it all up, the bars in signal indicator show the strength or
quality of the signal you’re getting at your present location. Also, mobile
phone makers often use a dull color (like gray) to show weak / absent signal
and a bright color (like green and blue) to show good signal.
Tiny arrows in the signal bar show that the data transfer is taking place. The
radar like icon shows the wi-fi connection.
I hope this information was useful for you. Please feel free to ask should
you have any questions on this topic. I will be happy to try and help. Thank
you for using TechWelkin.
100 thoughts on “Meaning of G, E, 2G, 3G, H, 4G in Mobile Internet Signal Bar”
1. MATTHEW
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015 AT 7:04 PM
Hi there great article. But I would like to know why when sometimes I turn
on my 4G enabled smartphone I automatically start with an E Yet after a
couple of minutes it changes to H or H+. Yet sometimes this does not
happen and have to restart my phone. I hope you can help
1. LALIT KUMAR
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015 AT 5:32 AM
Hi Matthew, it depends on how strong signal your phone is
getting. Letters indicating mobile signal strength keep on
changing according to the availability of signal at the point
where phone is located.
2. SUMAN
I am using moto g2 mobile.I have inserted 2 airtel sims and having 3g data
balance in 2 sims.But when I turn on mobile data in sim1 I am getting H
signal but when I am using in 2nd sim I am getting only E and not H.can u
please explain me???
3. RAMLAL
4. AVG SANKAR
Thanks Lalit for the explanation about the “H” which this morning suddenly
appeared by the signal strength icon on my moto G 2 nd mobile. Had no
idea if it was a good or bad indicator. ?
6. OGO
7. PHATAK
How to know that the speed at a particular time is actually E/H/H+ etc.
1. LALIT KUMAR
DECEMBER 7, 2015 AT 12:25 PM
1) Your mobile internet service provider generates the
signal.
2) E, H and H+ signs are there to give you an idea about
connection speed.
3) We don’t know how service providers calculate the data
usage, so the possibility of difference in calculation will
remain there.
8. MAYA
Thank you sir. It’s a very useful article about the mobile indicators. Thank
you for providing this knowledge.
9. BINOY
Dear Lalit
I have a 4G supporting phone and 3G connection. Getting h and h+ speed
in my area. I have a doubt, if I will activate 2G plan in my 3G sim. what will
be the data speed?
1. LALIT KUMAR
SEPTEMBER 7, 2015 AT 6:25 AM
Binoy, there are no fixed rules about getting a particular
speed. Data speed depends on several factors and it varies
from area to area. If you’re concerned about the actual
speed you’ll get in your area, the best way is to ask a friend
who is using the same plan. If that’s not possible, you can
ask the mobile service provider.
1. LALIT KUMAR
SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 AT 5:28 AM
It’s a good question Rishi! In context of mobile Internet, the
term “broadband” is basically a marketing term. In simple
words, broadband means a high-capacity Internet link. We
can not really say if 2G is broadband or 3G is broadband
because it is all relative. 3G is “broadband” in comparison
with 2G and 4G is “broadband” in comparison with 3G.
Although Broadband has a technical meaning, but in
connection with mobile Internet, it is mainly used as a
marketing term.
11. V.N.RAJU
Thank you for this description. Please tell me whether I have understood
correctly: Phones are nothing to do with 2G, 3G or 4G and to whichever
Access we subscribe that will be indicated next to the Signal Strength!! or
are the phones are designed only to receive 2G or 3G or 4G ?
1. LALIT KUMAR
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 AT 6:22 AM
Phones are specifically designed to work with certain
frequencies. You can not use 4G services on a phone which
is just 3G enabled.
12. ARKA
Hi,
You have shown that 4g (lte) download speed can go to the max of
100mbps but AirTel 4g is claiming a max of 42.2mbps. Are they fooling
people or there is something wrong going on?
1. LALIT KUMAR
AUGUST 28, 2015 AT 10:36 AM
Hi Arka,
As mentioned in the article, 100mbps is the theoretical limit.
It is just the upper limit, it does not mean that service
providers will necessarily provide this speed under 4G. 4G
will not go beyond 100mbps but it can stay below this limit.
13. EDWARD
My phone shows 3GH+ , with the H+ at the top of the 3G. What does it
mean?
1. LALIT KUMAR
SEPTEMBER 1, 2015 AT 8:50 AM
This shows that you have subscribed to 3G service and
currently you’re getting H+ speed.
14. RANKU
Dear Expert, I have a basic Nokia (Microsoft) handset which I want to use
for talking and sending SMS only. However I see E on the screen, and my
balance gets deducted on its own. It seems I am communicating on the
internet, although I am not using applications like Facebook etc. Only once
or twice I had done that out of curiosity. Is there a way to disable E from my
handset. Thanks.
1. LALIT KUMAR
AUGUST 28, 2015 AT 6:14 AM
You should turn off the mobile Internet on your phone. You’ll
find option to do this in your phone’s settings. Also, because
you don’t want to use it at all, you should call your cellular
service provider and ask them to terminate the mobile
Internet service.
15. AARON
AUGUST 20, 2015 AT 1:39 AM
1. LALIT KUMAR
AUGUST 20, 2015 AT 12:18 PM
First of all you must ensure that your cellular service
provider is giving you 3G data connectivity. If you’re getting
2G, then EDGE is the best speed you will get most of the
time.
17. AHSAN
Thanks boss for helpful information. Knowing much about Internet symbols
and their meaning.
18. KOTESH
Thanks for the good information. I will share it with my friends. So far
nobody know this much of information, good to see this.
19. ASHWINI
AUGUST 9, 2015 AT 2:45 PM
Hi Lalit
Thanks for providing such important info. I only use the cell phone —but
today I have the knowledge about the networks use. Such needful info.
thanks
1. LALIT KUMAR
AUGUST 10, 2015 AT 5:09 AM
Thanks Ashwini! I am happy that you liked the article :-)
1. LALIT KUMAR
JULY 22, 2015 AT 5:09 AM
No, phones are manufactured to support certain
specifications. You would need a 3G enabled phone.
2. GOVINDA
JULY 27, 2015 AT 8:56 AM
Thanks. It gives me very important information. Sir how can
we change 2G into 3G?
1. LALIT KUMAR
JULY 27, 2015 AT 10:14 AM
Govinda, contact your service provider. You
would need to a buy a 3G plan.
22. SUMAN
23. JOHN
I have a 3G dual sim smart phone, both sim cards are of Vodafone.
Now while one sim is perfectly working with 3g. The other sim card, when
activated, shows only E. How to solve this?
1. LALIT KUMAR
JULY 15, 2015 AT 4:23 AM
The most probable cause of this is that the second SIM
perhaps has only 2G access. Contact Vodafone customer
care. They can best explain the situation as it is their
network.
24. SRAVAN
25. SHAZIA
JULY 11, 2015 AT 11:03 PM
Sir, when i see on my phone symbol of G I am not able to call anyone and
nobody is able to call me due to this G symbol. But sir when there is E
symbol my phone works! What’s the problem sir? Give me solution.
1. LALIT KUMAR
JULY 13, 2015 AT 4:41 AM
Dear Sazia, there is no connection between mobile Internet
symbols (like G and E) with the voice calling capability. But if
you’re facing such a problem, it must be connectivity issue in
your area. Please speak with your service provider about it.
26. QWIJI MO
27. SENTHIL
I’ve a 4G mobile. I’ve already activated 3G but it only shows 2G. Can you
please tell me what’s the problem.
1. LALIT KUMAR
JULY 9, 2015 AT 5:02 AM
Senthil, you should contact your service provider for such
problems. You get the kind of mobile Internet that your
service provider gives you. It also depends on the
connectivity infrastructure in your area.
28. SASIDHARAN
29. SAROJ
30. S.BHARATH
1. LALIT KUMAR
JULY 4, 2015 AT 3:58 AM
H+ is faster than 3G connection.
31. G R MIR
Nice ..can you tell me how can we can change a 3g phone into 4g
1. LALIT KUMAR
JUNE 30, 2015 AT 7:01 AM
You can not change a 3g phone into a 4g phone. In order to
use 4g services, you would need to buy a 4g enabled mobile
phone.
33. YADU
1. LALIT KUMAR
JUNE 29, 2015 AT 12:37 PM
Yadu, such problems are very specific to your mobile
Internet provider. You should call Airtel customer support.
hello mr. lalit. i have a doubt related to 3g and 4g. i m going to buy a mobile
phone having 4g facility. but phone specification shows sim 1 for 3g and
sim 2 for 4g. My question is if i don’t have 4g signal then can i use 3g in sim
2 slot which was configured as 4 g. Or will it work for 4 g facility only. plz
answer me on mail as well.
1. LALIT KUMAR
JUNE 29, 2015 AT 7:23 AM
4g includes 3g capacity. So, 3g services should work if 4g
signal is not available.
36. ARSHAD
hi lalit, many times my mobile network shows RH+ or RH. what is the
meaning of this. Is ‘R’ stands for roaming? firstly i confirm u that i m not in
roaming and using idea 3g
1. LALIT KUMAR
JUNE 22, 2015 AT 5:56 AM
Arshad, “R” indeed stands for Roaming in case of mobile
signal. If you believe you are not on roaming and still you’re
see the letter R next to H or H+ , then you should inform and
clarify this with your service operator.
2. SURESH
JUNE 25, 2015 AT 4:02 PM
Hello brother…I am also using idea..and i have same signal
like u…Idea was tied-up with vodafone for 3G services on
intra-circle roaming agreement…Check your network name
while this signal will arrive..It will shows VodafoneIN|Idea….I
hope u understand…Thank u
1. LALIT KUMAR
JUNE 26, 2015 AT 4:50 AM
Thanks for your input on this, Suresh!
37. SAR
1. LALIT KUMAR
JUNE 19, 2015 AT 9:54 AM
In the market you get HDMI to USB adapters. You can use
them.
38. HIRUNI
1. LALIT KUMAR
JUNE 19, 2015 AT 5:29 AM
As I explained in the article, Letter E stands for EDGE
(Enhanced Data Rates for GSM Evolution).
39. JAVI
Hi. I always have 4G network when am outside. But when I was walking by
a certain block, I was getting E signal. Then, back to 4G. Why happened
that? What makes to change network? Thank you in advance for your reply.
1. LALIT KUMAR
JUNE 19, 2015 AT 5:36 AM
Hi Javi, as you roam around, your mobile phone comes in
the range of different transmitting towers. These towers may
have varying degrees of capacity. That is one of the main
reasons why mobile Internet connection changes.
40. RAVI
JUNE 12, 2015 AT 4:34 AM
Hi ! My phone shows H sign but still I get very low speed, I am not even
able to use facebook properly. Can you please tell what is the reason for
this?
1. LALIT KUMAR
JUNE 12, 2015 AT 5:00 AM
Hi Ravi, for such a problem, either you would need to speak
with the mobile internet service provider or your phone’s
manufacturers.
41. OBINNA
Thanks for this information… But what do I do to make the edge and 3g on
my blackberry screen get big like EDGE and 3G… Pls help me on this.
1. LALIT KUMAR
JUNE 3, 2015 AT 11:09 AM
I am sorry but I did not fully understand your question.
Please elaborate.
45. ANEESH.C
Thank you a lot Mr. Lalit for such a detailed work out.Normally the service
providers hide or give superfluous information due to some impracticable
problem. Now you have clarified on the issue. Thank you again.
Thank you so much for your help really so many people don't know about
these issues great job you have done you really nice and better person for
this society thank you so much
1. LALIT KUMAR
APRIL 19, 2015 AT 6:44 AM
Thank you Kiran Kumar!
49. PRERANA
1. LALIT KUMAR
MARCH 24, 2015 AT 7:16 AM
Hi Jack! Indeed, if you’re not getting 4G service even when
you’re in a well connected area, the service provider is not
giving you what you’re paying for. Mobile signal strength
may go down in some areas where connectivity is not that
great. But if you’re standing right next to a mobile tower and
still not getting 4G, it’s not worth it.
51. HATHIRAM
1. LALIT KUMAR
MARCH 16, 2015 AT 5:29 AM
Hathiram, contact your mobile service operator (like Airtel,
Idea, Vodaphone etc.). To go from 2G to 3G, you don’t need
to change the SIM card. But still confirm with your network
operator.
52. WILL
What does the ☆ mean, left on the signal indicator, and how can I remove
it. Now my phone doesn’t play any ringtone anymore. because some stupid
app. Don’t know which.
1. LALIT KUMAR
MARCH 10, 2015 AT 8:17 AM
Hi Will, this star symbol must be coming because of some
app. If you are facing problems that you’re unable to solve,
you can always format your mobile phone and set it back to
factory settings.
53. M.R.KASHIPAZ
54. ROLFIE
thankyou for the info next time i’ll buy phone with better signal………
55. TWEETY
FEBRUARY 12, 2015 AT 1:35 PM
1. LALIT KUMAR
FEBRUARY 13, 2015 AT 10:40 AM
My pleasure!
1. LALIT KUMAR
FEBRUARY 7, 2015 AT 1:09 PM
Thank you for your comment and encouragement,
Seshagiri! :-)
57. BISU
Thanks a lot for the information! Was always confused about the symbols.
1. LALIT KUMAR
FEBRUARY 3, 2015 AT 9:07 AM
Glad you liked the article! Stay tuned!
58. NITESH
59. MARK
JANUARY 31, 2015 AT 6:59 AM
60. CK
Useful.Thanks
1. LALIT KUMAR
JANUARY 14, 2015 AT 4:40 AM
Nikhil, glad that you found the information interesting!
62. HASITHA
Thank you.
63. VIMALA
super
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