3G telecommunication networks on alcatel Idol 2 Mini are compatible with services that deliver information at a minimum of 200 Kbps. Cellular broadband speeds of several Mbps are also offered by later 3G releases (occasionally referred to as 3.5G and 3.75G) to smartphones, tablets, and mobile modems in laptop computers.
Does alcatel Idol 2 Mini 3G Function?
Please note that 3G technology is built-in on alcatel Idol 2 Mini.
Switch ON 3G on alcatel Idol 2 Mini
To switch On/Off 3G on alcatel Idol 2 Mini follow this method:
1) Tap Apps
2) Choose Settings
3) Hit More
4) Select Mobile networks
5) Hit 3G service
6) Choose Network mode
7) Select GSM / WCDMA auto to enable 3G.
How to Tell If Your alcatel Idol 2 Mini Is 3G?
Actually, there are many methods to tell if 3G function is working on alcatel Idol 2 Mini or not. However, these two famous ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your alcatel Idol 2 Mini screen there will be a small icon refers to 3G.
Way-2
Follow these steps to identify if your alcatel Idol 2 Mini is 3G:
1) Dial *#06# on your mobile to display alcatel Idol 2 Mini IMEI number.
2) Explore www.imei.info, write your IMEI number and choose Check.
3) You’ll get a report. Look at the LTE section – it will show all the frequencies that are supported by your phone. 3G service works on the 2100MHz frequency, so if you see the number 2100, then your alcatel Idol 2 Mini is 3G compatible.
Please note that you can always check the phone’s user guide.
Note: LTE Option on mobile setting commonly refers to 4G connections.
More Stuff About 3G on alcatel Idol 2 Mini
Understanding LTE:
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for cellular devices and data terminals. LTE frequencies are:
3G connections: 900 MHz and 2100 MHz (band 1 and 39).
4G connections: 800 MHz (band 20), 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz (band 7 and 38).
5G connections: 700 MHz (band 28) and 3500 MHz (band 78).
Note: LTE Option in mobiles settings generally refers to 4G connections.
Understanding MHz:
MHz (Megahertz) is a unit of frequency equal to one million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including mobile phone communications.
Knowing More About Band:
The band is an interval in the frequency domain, delimited by a lower and upper values of transmission capacity over network communication systems. However, broadly we are using bandwidth expression to refer to the capacity of a network.