3G telecommunication networks on alcatel Idol X are suitable with services that transmit 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 X 3G Function?
Please note that 3G function is built-in on alcatel Idol X.
How To Switch to 3G on alcatel Idol X ?
To turn On/Off 3G on alcatel Idol X apply these steps:
1) Choose the Menu button
2) Select Settings
3) Tap More
4) Select Mobile networks
5) Hit Network Mode
6) Select GSM/WCDMA auto to switch on 3G.
How to Tell If Your alcatel Idol X 3G?
Actually, there are several methods to identify if 3G function is working on alcatel Idol X or not. However, these two most used ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your alcatel Idol X screen there will be a small icon refers to 3G.
Way-2
Apply these steps:
1) Dial *#06# on your mobile to know alcatel Idol X IMEI number.
2) Go to www.imei.info, type 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 X 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.
Technical Information About alcatel Idol X 3G Network
What is LTE?
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for cellular devices and data terminals. Its frequencies as following:
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.
What is 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 handheld phone communications.
Understanding 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.