Dumb question about the difference between 2 G and 3 G Data

[Stef2]

I have 250 mb of 3G of data left this month but I have 6 Gb of 2 G data left in addons. When the 3G is used up does it switch over to the 2 G. What's the difference?

[Stef2]

Sorry. I didn't mean to choose my own - but all the helpful posts before.

[computergeek541]

self soution removed

[Stef2]

All of you made this so easy. Thank you so much!

[Stef2]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

[Stef2]

I did get a new phone at Xmas but the old one I started out with was olddddddd!

Thanks!

[Stef2]

Thank you so much! That answers that!  :0)

[DennyCrane · Accepted solution]

Your plan is a 3G speed by the sounds of it, whereas the 2G you note is actually a data allocation of 2gb which was a Christmas bonus. I.e. in this context 2G is not in reference to speed. 

[BKNS27]

@Stef2 

I am surprised you still have 2G data. This is old technology frequencies.

3G data is 30 times faster than 2G. Also, 3G is coming to the end of 2025 so a lot of people with old phones with these frequencies will need to look for a new phone.

[hairbag1]

@Stef2 

once your regular plan data is exhausted, your add-on data will take over until next renewal.

[Handy1]

@Stef2  When you use up your plan data . The add on data will kick in automatically .You need do nothing . And it will be the same speed as the data you pay for . So no difference