The 3G invention (short for a 3rd generation) is newer generation of wireless technology. in terms of speed and functionality, 3G is much better than older 2G networks, that because Sony Xperia XZ1 3G devices give higher speed bandwidth.
Is There 3G Technology in Sony Xperia XZ1?
Please know that Sony Xperia XZ1 has 3G network mode.
Switching ON/OFF 3G on Sony Xperia XZ1
To turn On/Off 3G on Sony Xperia XZ1 follow these steps:
1) Hit Apps
2) Choose Settings
3) Hit Network and Internet
4) Choose Mobile network
5) Select Advanced
6) Hit Preferred network type
7) Tap the desired network.
How to Tell If Your Sony Xperia XZ1 Is 3G?
Because these two ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems, we can consider it as the major manners to recognize if Sony Xperia XZ1 3G network is available or not.
Way-1
There is an icon on the top of the Sony Xperia XZ1 screen indicates if 3G network is available or not.
Way-2
To identify if your Sony Xperia XZ1 has 3G network or not, you may use this way:
1) Dial *#06# on your mobile to display Sony Xperia XZ1 IMEI number.
2) Explore www.imei.info, then write your IMEI number and choose Check.
3) You’ll see a report. Look at the LTE section – it will display all the frequencies that are supported by your Sony Xperia XZ1. 3G service runs on the 2100MHz frequency, so if you see the number 2100, then your Sony Xperia XZ1 is 3G compatible.
Please note that you can always check the phone’s user guide.
Note: LTE Option on mobile settings generally refers to 4G network.
Sony Xperia XZ1 3G – More Terminology
What is LTE?
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband connections used for cellular devices and data terminals. Here are Its frequencies:
* 3G networks: 900 MHz and 2100 MHz (band 1 and 39).
* 4G networks: 800 MHz (band 20), 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz (band 7 and 38).
* 5G networks: 700 MHz (band 28) and 3500 MHz (band 78).
Note: LTE Option in mobiles settings generally refers to 4G networks.
MHz Meaning:
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.
Band Meaning:
The band is an interval in the frequency domain, restricted by a lower and upper values of transmission capacity over network communication systems. However, broadly we are using bandwidth word to refer to the capacity of a network.