What you need to know about 4G-compatible phones

With the proliferation of smartphones and tablets in every corner of the world, the need for fast, reliable and scalable mobile communications networks is enormous today. Large telecommunications companies are committed to introducing innovative technologies, and 4G is undoubtedly a successful example of this.

One of the main differences between 3G and 4G models is the speed at which they can download files from the Internet.

A typical 3G phone can connect to the Internet at a maximum speed of up to 21 Mbps, while a phone With 4G support, it can do this at theoretical maximum speeds of 300 Mbps.

However, data transfer speeds and browsing speeds also depend on external factors. 

In order to travel on 4G, you need three conditions:

-A device that supports 4G

-The correct settings in this device

-A stable 4G connection in your location

Before you buy a new phone, check the one you already have to make sure that it definitely does not support 4G. This can be done through your phone's network settings area, your device's manual, or by doing a quick Google search.

How to activate 4G on your smartphone or tablet?

If you are only connecting to 2G/3G, the 4G network mode may simply not be enabled. After all, most new smartphones support fourth generation communications. You can check this on your device.

Apple (iPad, iPhone 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6 Plus): Settings> Mobile data> select Turn on 4G.

Samsung (Android): Settings> Advanced settings> Mobile networks> Network mode> select 4G, LTE or automatic network selection.

HTC (Android): Settings> Mobile networks > Network mode > select 4G, LTE or automatic network selection.

Sony (Android): Settings > Wireless networks > Mobile networks > Network mode > select 4G, LTE or automatic network selection.

Nokia (Windows Phone 8): Settings > Mobile networks > Maximum connection speed > LTE or 4G.

If your network mode is set correct and you still cannot connect to 4G, please contact customer service. Most mobile operators have already introduced special services for checking information about 4G support.

You also need to have a new generation SIM card that supports 4G and is called USIM. If the network cannot be found, then it’s time to change the SIM card. You can exchange a SIM card for free from Vodafone and Kyivstar operators, or buy a new one, according to the tariff plan..

When choosing a gadget to connect to 4G, make sure that it supports frequencies in the 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz bands. In the international classification, these frequencies are designated as Band 3 and Band 7 (abbreviated as b3 and b7).

Smartphone manufacturers are quickly adapting to any modernization in the field of mobile telecommunications network technologies. At the Mobile World Congress in February 2017 in Barcelona, ​​ZTE launched its ZTE Gigabit Phone - the world's first 5G-ready smartphone. ZTE stated that the phone's maximum download speed is 978.10 Mbps. These are the closest figures to 5G speeds today.