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Why so many damn protocols?

Started Jul 4, 2016 | Discussions thread
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CAcreeks
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Why so many damn protocols?

Driving south on I-5 through Oregon, I was struck by the multiplicity of mobile data types that appeared on my Android phone. Below is a table that finally allowed me to understand the meaning of many abbreviations.

Why can't they just devise a protocol and get it right the first time? Why are there so many awful protocols still in use? Google maps works semi-OK on G, but GasBuddy does not.

Cited by http://techwelkin.com/meaning-mobile-symbols-g-e-2g-3g-h-4g-mobile-internet-signal-bar

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