How to maximise BlackBerry download speeds

The quality of user experience in a 2G or 3G connection is, for the most part, down to the carrier used. That said, making sure that the right type of connection is selected is also a very important consideration.

BlackBerry phones were late to adopt 3G connections, and while all the top-end models have this feature now, lower-end devices still rely on EDGE connectivity for browsing. To check whether the right type of connectivity is enabled, enter the Mobile Network sub-menu within Options.

At the bottom of this menu is the Network Mode selector. If the device is 3G-capable, make sure the 3G and 2G option is selected for the fastest connection speeds.