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> It doesn't matter if it uses less energy than cellular; it still uses ADDITIONAL energy. This is not true, because both cellular and wifi connectivity do not
by babypuncher 3y ago
> It doesn't matter if it uses less energy than cellular; it still uses ADDITIONAL energy.
This is not true, because both cellular and wifi connectivity do not have a fixed energy cost. That is determined by both utilization and reception quality.
When you are on WiFi with a smartphone, cellular utilization goes through the floor because nearly all utilization is moved to your more energy efficient wifi connection. Even more so if your carrier supports WiFi calling.
I can prove this in my own house. When I turn WiFi off on my phone for whatever reason and forget to turn it back on before the end of the day, my battery drains noticeably faster.
The things you say were true 15 years ago. But technology has changed and improved tremendously since then.
- gilcot 3y agoOne is saying: I don't want to consume electricity, so respect my choice when I light off in some rooms. But all fans are replying: your living room consumption is less than your bed room one. Sad.
- ShadowBanThis01 3y agoPhenomenal, isn't it? Is it that they don't read, or that they're so eager to prove their inapplicable "point?"
- ShadowBanThis01 3y agoIf I'm not at home, I'm not on Wi-Fi. So having it on is a waste of power, if nothing else. If I am at home, I'm not using the phone except for actual phone calls. It easily lasts all day on cellular standby, and I don't have to remember to turn Wi-Fi off if I'm going to be out for a good portion of the day. I can also charge the phone right in front of me on my desk where I am most of time during the day. These things are true today, right this minute.