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The video provides an in-depth explanation of mobile network technology, focusing on the 'E' symbol on phones which stands for EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) technology within second-generation GSM networks. Historical context is given, explaining the evolution from basic circuit-switched services to more advanced packet-switched technologies, leading to GPRS and its enhancement, EGPRS, which significantly increased data rates. Despite the existence of modern 4G networks, the speaker notes that users might still see the 'E' symbol due to the coexistence of 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, particularly in areas with limited higher-frequency network coverage. The advice given includes moving to a location with better 3G or 4G signals or checking the phone’s network settings to avoid being locked on the 2G network. Advanced technologies like HSPA and HSPA+ are also mentioned, providing much higher data rates compared to EDGE.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the meaning of the ‘E’ symbol on mobile phones, which represents EDGE technology, a component of second-generation GSM networks. The presence of the ‘E’ symbol indicates that the user can expect an average data rate of 130 to 200 kilobits per second. It is noted that the ‘E’ symbol only appears with GSM technology and not with CDMA technology.
The video then details the historical context, explaining that early GSM networks supported only circuit-switched voice calls and text messages. Later enhancements, such as Circuit Switched Data (CSD) and High-Speed Circuit-Switched Data (HSCSD), enabled mobile data transfer. The introduction of GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) brought packet-switched technology to GSM networks and EDGE (Enhanced Data for Global Evolution) improved it further, leading to enhanced data rates.
The video also clarifies that the E symbol on modern phones corresponds to EGPRS or enhanced GPRS, leading to higher data rates compared to GPRS alone. It contrasts these rates, highlighting that EDGE can provide up to 384 kilobits per second, while GPRS usually offers 30 to 50 kilobits per second.
Additionally, the video mentions that advanced technologies like HSPA (indicated by an ‘H’ symbol) and HSPA+ (‘H+’ symbol) provide significantly higher data rates, ranging from 3 to 8 Mbps.
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In this part of the video, the speaker addresses why users might see an ‘E’ symbol on their phones despite their mobile operators having 4G networks. The key point is that 2G, 3G, and 4G networks coexist, and lower frequency 2G networks can cover areas where 3G and 4G networks do not reach. The speaker advises that if you see the ‘E’ symbol, indicating poor browsing capability, you may need to move to a different area with better 3G or 4G coverage or consider switching to a different mobile operator. Additionally, the speaker mentions checking the Preferred Network Mode on your phone to ensure it is not locked to the 2G network.