2G, 3G and 4G - how do I determine what my module is capable of?


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    Default 2G, 3G and 4G - how do I determine what my module is capable of?

    For my latest project, I'm using a SIM800L GSM module.

    But what is telling me what networks (2G...4G) it is really capable of?

    The module's datasheet isnt' clear enought to me so I have doubts about its capacity of 3G and even 4G. I can only see it is "GSM 2/2+" compliant, so what in final?

    Can someone explain how I shall make the difference please?

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    The firmware manual of this module is here:
    http://mt-system.ru/sites/default/fi...sign_v1.10.pdf
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    Default Re: 2G, 3G and 4G - how do I determine what my module is capable of?

    It support GSM and GPRS. So no 3 or 4g.

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    Default 2G, 3G and 4G - how do I determine what my module is capable of?

    I've been checking SIMCOM's web site and found this page: https://simcom.ee/?featured

    So, if I'm looking for a 2G or/and 3G or/and 4G module, which one shall I have a look at, in your opinion please?


    Or maybe, to make my question more clear, what specification makes a module be 2G or 3G or 4G?

    Is it: HSDPA = 3G, LTE = 4G or so?
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    Default Re: 2G, 3G and 4G - how do I determine what my module is capable of?

    No clue, anybody?
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    Default Re: 2G, 3G and 4G - how do I determine what my module is capable of?

    The speeds of each protocol are these:
    • LTE
    Uplink up to 50Mbps
    Downlink up to 100Mbps
    • HSPA+
    Uplink up to 5.76 Mbps
    Downlink up to 42 Mbps
    • UMTS
    Uplink/Downlink up to 384Kbps
    • EDGE Class:
    Max. 236.8Kbps(DL),Max. 236.8Kbps(UL)
    • GPRS
    Max. 85.6Kbps(DL), Max. 85.6Kbps(UL)
    • CSD
    GSM data rate 14.4Kbps
    WCDMA data rate 57.6Kbps
    WCDMA 64kbps CSD for Video call


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    Default Re: 2G, 3G and 4G - how do I determine what my module is capable of?

    Thank you Ioannis.

    I just found this table here which makes things a little more clear for people like me, saturday afternoon's hobbyist

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