Want to highlight a helpful answer? Upvote!

Did someone help you, or did an answer or User Tip resolve your issue? Upvote by selecting the upvote arrow. Your feedback helps others! Learn more about when to upvote >

Newsroom Update

Apple is introducing a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop, matching watch face, and dynamic iOS and iPadOS wallpapers as a way to champion global movements to protect and advance equality for LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

User profile for user: Azunne
Azunne Author
User level: Level 1
7 points

What does the E mean instead of 3G?

Hello!


Sometimes my iPhone switches to an "E" instead of 3G. I think it stands for Edge but what does it do?


- Thanks in advance!

iPhone 4S

Posted on Apr 21, 2013 12:21 PM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply
User profile for user: WALTER-MILANO-ITALY
WALTER-MILANO-ITALY
User level: Level 4
2,250 points

Posted on Apr 21, 2013 12:27 PM

It is slower than 3G.


Have a look here for more info http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/iphone/iphone-faq/iphone-edge-3g-support-d ifference-between-edge-and-3g-mvno.html

View in context
2 replies

What does the E mean instead of 3G?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.
Learn more Sign up