How to link to 3G rather than GPRS?

frank.lui · 07-03-2010, 08:24

I got a 3G phone for myself. It is a HTC Diamond (T-Mobile MDA Compact IV). I set up mobile web according the Virgin website. It works. But I noticed it always connect to GPRS (with icon G) rather than 3G (with icon 3G). There was only a very moment the '3G' icon pop-up. Obviously, speed is too low.
Anyone can tell how to set up 3G as prefered connection?

Thanks!

Aragorn · 07-03-2010, 08:55

There will be an option under the phone settings, something like 'band control' (That's what it's call on my 3g phone). It usually has three options - Auto, GSM or UMTS.
GSM is the 2G signal and gives GPRS
UMTS is 3G
Auto picks UMTS is the signal is good enough and GSM otherwise.
Personally I have my VF phone set to GSM as it saves battery and gives a much better phone signal.
If 3G browsing is more important to you, set it to UMTS but your phone will probably have a weaker signal and drain the battery quicker.

Jon T · 07-03-2010, 08:58

Could also be down to the phone not getting a strong enough 3G signal therefore stepping down 2G.

frank.lui · 07-03-2010, 12:51

Found it, band control. It has AUTO/GSM/WCDMA. I select WCDMA. The phone signal went to dead.

I need a T-mobile mast at my back garden.....

Jon T · 07-03-2010, 12:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank.lui

I need a T-mobile mast at my back garden.....

Tell T-mobile, they seem to have great problems putting them anywhere else!

frank.lui · 07-03-2010, 13:03

Well, my next door buddy may kill me for that...