connectiontype 5 means Cellular Network - 3G
A third-generation cellular connection, such as UMTS or HSPA.
When to send it
Send 5 when the device is on a 3G network such as UMTS or HSPA. Many operators have switched 3G off, so in most markets the value now shows up mainly on older devices and in fallback coverage.
Buyers treat 5 as limited bandwidth and prefer short or lower bit rate video and smaller display files. Confusion with 6 is common when an SDK maps radio technology names to generations by hand, because platforms report specific technologies rather than a generation number. Keep that mapping table current.
Example
{
"device": {
"connectiontype": 5
}
}Fields that carry it
Other values in connection types
| Value | Name |
|---|---|
1 | Ethernet; Wired Connection |
2 | WIFI |
3 | Cellular Network - Unknown Generation |
4 | Cellular Network - 2G |
6 | Cellular Network - 4G |
7 | Cellular Network - 5G |
The connection types list page explains the whole list and its common mistakes.