Helio Ocean Review - Connectivity
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Richard Baguley Published on May 16, 2007 Comment on this |
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Cellular Bands (4.0)
The Ocean supports the CDMA 800 and CDMA 1900 bands (Helio uses the Verizon network to carry their calls and data); no support is offered for the GSM standard used in many networks in other countries. This means that the Ocean would not be able to roam onto GSM networks, or be used in other countries.
Data Support Score (6.0)
The Ocean supports the speedy EVDO data standard, providing speeds of up to around 800kbps. It does not, however, support the newer, faster EVDO Rev A standard that Verizon is now supporting. However, EVDO should be more than fast enough for this device; it can’t be used as a USB modem, so most users won’t need the extra speed of Rev A. [CORRECTION: Helio uses Sprint's network, but callers can roam onto Verizon' s network at no extra charge in areas Sprint does not cover]
Bluetooth (5.0)
The Ocena does include a Bluetooth radio, but it only supports the 1.2 version of the standard, which means it is slower and less reliable than phones that support version 2 of Bluetooth. However, it works with Bluetooth headsets, and we had no problem pairing with a Bluetooth headset. The Ocean does not, however, work with Bluetooth equipped PCs or Macs; it does not support the Bluetooth profiles that allow it to exchange files or synch data over a Bluetooth connection.
Wi-Fi (0.0)
No Wif-fi radio is included with the Ocean, so it cannot connect to hotspots or Wi-fi networks.
Infrared (0.0)
No infra-red port is included on the Ocean.
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