In Rural UK, Old 2G Phones Beat 3G Smarphones For Connectivity

hypnosec writes "A new research has showed that smartphones are worse in connectivity than 2G enabled mobile phones in remote areas in the United Kingdom. The research conducted by telecom watchdog OfCom has revealed that users should invest in mobile phones different than latest Smartphones, if they prioritize best reception for calls. 'As would be expected, all the 2G operators have widespread coverage of the roads that were surveyed with relatively few not-spots. 3G coverage is much lower on the roads driven, likely reflecting the stage of network roll out in Devon at the time of the study,' the OfCom has reported."

2G? How can this be?

[Anonymous Coward]

In the US, particularly on slashdot, we are routinely told about the superior unlimited 100% 4G coverage in the UK, Europe, Asia that is provide for something like $5 a year. What's this 2G nonsense?