3G stands for 3rd generation and is the latest mobile technology. 2G was originally designed for calls and texts and a very basic Internet connection; 3G offers calls, texts and gives you better access to Internet services. It provides much faster download and browsing speeds, which means you’re able to watch high quality videos on websites like You Tube, or upload pictures to Facebook. Our network is designed and built for the Mobile Internet.

2G and 3G compared

2G is a bit like old dial-up home Internet, compared to 3G which provides a Broadband connection. 3G means you can get much faster speeds when surfing the Mobile Internet.

Here's a summary of what you can do on 3G:

• Browse the Internet wherever you go using our fast and reliable Mobile Broadband service.
• Download music, pictures and games up to 10 times faster than on 2G
• Have a number of apps and widgets running at the same time on your phone - get up-to-the minute weather reports, sports bulletins, Twitter or Facebook updates at the touch of a button.
• Stream music and videos using services like Spotify and YouTube.
• Find your way around using services like Google Maps or OVI Maps, giving step by step street directions.
• You can upload photos quickly and easily to your favourite websites like Facebook or Flickr.
• Communicate in different ways using Skype, WLM, Facebook, Twitter and Email.

Click here to find out how our 3G network compares to the other operators.