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All cellular data networks rely upon cell towers. Mobile devices are not equipped with the proper radios or devices to "talk" to satellites. Functions like GPS are still "assisted," meaning that the satellite refers data to the cell tower which in turn sends data to the mobile device.
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Does 3G use satellite?
no.
Does the iPhone have a GPS system?
iPhone 1st generation does not have built in GPS, but iPhone 3g has a built in GPS module. However, when GPS is not available, iPhone 3g will also use cell towers to triangulate your approximate location.
Can you use 3G with Bluetooth?
No. 3G and Bluetooth use different types of signals, so they cannot be used together. However, you can use Bluetooth on your computer to use the 3G connection on your cell phone.
Is it legal to unlock 3g phones ?
It is not illegal to unlock your cell phone as long as you are using it for personal use. It is illegal to unlock 3g cell phones and resell them for use by others.
How can you use 3g on xperia x10 mini pro?
3g can be used on Xperia x10 mini pro. This can be done because the phone can handle 3g. If a person is interested in 3g they can contact the cell phone provider.
Is 3G radio waves or sattellite?
When you use a 3G service, you're using radio to communicate with a base stationthat's never more than 2 or 3 miles away from you, and usually 1 mile or less.And by the way ... Everything that anybody can ever use an artificial satellite foris accomplished with radio waves. That's the only way anybody can send instructionsor programs to a satellite or get any data or programs from a satellite.
What is the term 3g4free usually used in context with?
3G refers to the 3G cell phone network and several types of cell phones. "3g4free" is a brand of ringtones available for download and use on these phones.
Can you use 3G data card through 3G sim card?
You can access 3G data if you are in an area where there is a tower that supports 3G. All about the coverage. you can call and ask your cell phone provider if you get 3G coverage. Often it will even be displayed on your phone as 3G or HSPA.
Why should I get a 3g mobile phone?
Unlike 2G cell phones, 3G cell phones are compatible worldwide; therefore, having 3G phone avoids the need to purchase or rent cell phones when you go abroad. Amazon and Best Buy carry a wide selection of 3G cell phones for under $150.
What is 3G coverage on a cell phone?
3G coverage on a cell phone is the internet that your phone runs off of. Almost all cell phones offer 3G coverage. But nowadays, most smart phones now have 4G coverage.
What are some examples of 3G cell phones?
Today, most cell phones are 3G cell phones. 3G is used in order to surf the internet as well as making calls and is a very fast way of doing this. Some examples of 3G cell phones are all the iPhones, the Sony Xperia smartphones and many, many more.
What are the ways to access Internet like DSLDialup?
Some ways that I know of are the following Dialup DSL Cable Satellite Cell Phone (Via Bluetooth) Wifi Hotspot 3g Network (Cell) Edge Network (Cell) GRPS Network (Cell) Verizion FiOS That is all I can think of right now
