[mmontanezz]

Hey to all Torch users, I have one quick question. I successfully unlocked my Torch as I am abroad and am using a local sim card. One thing I have noticed is that on the top screen, beside my signal strength, I'm seeing 3g (that's a lowercase g). I've seen screenshots of other Blackberry users and noticed they have 3G (capital G).

Should I be concerned about it? What are your thoughts about this. Are they basically the same? Because I've never seen here on the boards a 3G with a lowercase G. I appreciate your input on this matter guys. You're a big help!

[ugahairydawgs]

Lower case g means you don't have data.

[mmontanezz]

I think you're right. Because i'm on a pay as you go plan where i'm located and i don't have a data plan. So i'm assuming, if i register for a data plan, it's gona magically turn into a capital G? =)

thanks again.

[folding]

I think you're right. Because i'm on a pay as you go plan where i'm located and i don't have a data plan. So i'm assuming, if i register for a data plan, it's gona magically turn into a capital G? =)

thanks again.

Yup thats correct. Make sure it is a BIS or BlackBerry data plan.

[cestlavie77]

Lower case g means you don't have data.

I've seen "3g" before but I had no idea what it meant. Thanks for the post! Something new learned today... I feel smarter already!

[Fubaz]

Also if you hit an edge network, lower case 'edge' means np data as well

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[Joe.Cool]

As another aside, CDMA BBs also switch between "1x" and "1X" as well as "1xev" and "1XEV" depending on your data connection status.

[len_sole]

If 3G means you have data, then what does the BlackBerry logo mean?
Whether BIS is working or not?

[cestlavie77]

Also if you hit an edge network, lower case 'edge' means np data as well

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I'm gonna be a genius by the time this day is done!

[Fnord]

If 3G means you have data, then what does the BlackBerry logo mean?
Whether BIS is working or not?

The BlackBerry logo indicates that you're connected to a RIM/BlackBerry Data Plan, either BIS or BES.

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[bold lover]

The BlackBerry logo indicates that you're connected to a RIM/BlackBerry Data Plan, either BIS or BES.

Re: Blackberry torch status icon - BlackBerry Support Community Forums

As opposed to what?

[mmontanezz]

I'm gonna be a genius by the time this day is done!

Ditto, cestlavie77


On a side note, thanks for the replies you guys. You help me learn somethng everyday

[neolatin21]

Well I don't know if that what all that means...(Lower case and/or upper case) I've seen upper case and lower case G's as well as "E D G E".. Right now I'm in an area what that has no 3G but I'm web browsing with the "e d g e"... plus I have a 5.99$ internet plan from 2005. Bets paying 30$... But what is data?? Internet access? Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

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[luqman24]

Long story short, lower case letter means you have no active bb data plan and upper case letters mean you have an active bb data plan

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[Technerd.McLeod]

Lower case g means you don't have data.

I actually just learned this the other day when my mom forgot to pay the phone bill and I lose the 3 dots beside the 3G and the G turned small.

But what this fellow says, is definitely correct.

[amazinglygraceless]

Answer Center | AT&T

RIM BlackBerry network connection

BlackBerry icon : The BlackBerry device is connected to the RIM BlackBerry network.
The following functions are only available when the BlackBerry icon is present:
Send and receive E-mail
Send and receive PIN messages
Access the BlackBerry browser
BlackBerry Instant Messenger
AT&T or roaming partner network connection


3G (capital letters): The BlackBerry device is within range of full 3G wireless coverage, including high-speed data.
The following functions are available:
Place and receive phone calls
Send and receive Text Messages (SMS)
Send and receive Multimedia Messages (MMS)
Access the MEdia Net browser
All AT&T data services (Ex. Cellular Video, AT&T Navigator, Mobile IM)


EDGE or GPRS (capital letters): The BlackBerry device is within range of full EDGE or GPRS wireless coverage, including data.
The following functions should work:
Send and receive Text Messages (SMS)
Send and receive Multimedia Messages (MMS)
Place and receive Phone calls
Access the MEdia Net browser
All AT&T data services except services which require 3G connection
The following functions are not available:
Cellular Video


3g, edge, gprs, or GSM: The BlackBerry device is within range of limited EDGE wireless coverage, without high-speed data
The following functions should work:
Send and receive Text Messages (SMS)
Place and receive Phone calls
The following functions may not work:
Send and receive Multimedia Messages (MMS)
Access the MEdia Net browser
All data services

X: The BlackBerry device cannot connect to the wireless network
NOTE: All service related functions will not work.

SOS: The BlackBerry device is in an area of wireless coverage. but can only emergency calls
NOTE: All service related functions will not work.

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[Roflobster]

This happens to me sometimes, I have a full data plan but when I'm at work it frequently flicks from 3G to 3g :S



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[jesus marion joseph]

my mom forgot to pay the phone bill

How inconsiderate.

[leilani_J]

the 3 dots

Haha. The three dots (actually four) is the BB logo.

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[neolatin21]

Oh... Thanks.. That was help full.... But I'm not happy with not bing able to connect to the to the bb network... I have a 5.99 unlimited tzones plan... I connect to 3 G net all the time. I can do every thing my friends htc hd7 can. Except netflixz. Point being, damn 30$ just to have the coolness of sending pin or bb messages It to expensive... BB c'mon!! I see why rim fell from 1st place to 4th!! Hello! Ten dollar plan would work here...
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[Potential Don]

hi, i already got bbm on ma sim card and i put it on ma curve 9320 and it works fine, but when i put it on ma 9780 it's showing the small letters, wat shud i do

[hasa77]

get carrier to resend service books