Mobile technologies have progressed enormously; one of the main developments is the development of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve absolutely encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Asus Zenfone 8 4G capable? We will answer these and other questions related to Asus Zenfone 8 4G technology in the following article.
Does the Asus Zenfone 8 have 4G?
Yes. Asus Zenfone 8 has all the requirements to connect to 4G networks.
How can I know whether Asus Zenfone 8 is able to use 4G or not?
It is necessary to check whether your phone is 4G-capable before purchasing it. The easiest option is to read your phone specifications in your phone box, or in the user guide. If you don’t have the box or lost the manual, you can read your phone specifications on the official website of the manufacturer or any other trustworthy website.
The second way is verifying the indication bar. If the Asus Zenfone 8 4G data is turned on, you will find a 4G (or an LTE) sign at the top of the device’s display. Note that the absence of that symbol doesn’t necessarily mean that your phone doesn’t support 4G.
Another way is to check the settings: Go to your settings and find network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone supports 4G you will find a 4G or an LTE option. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone isn’t 4G-enabled.
How to switch to 4G on Asus Zenfone 8?
If you need to switch on your Asus Zenfone 8 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might change a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, select Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, choose Settings.
3- Select Network & Internet.
4- Choose Mobile network.
5- Choose the SIM card you want to manage.
6- Verify that Mobile data is on.
7- Tap Preferred network type.
8- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you need to turn off 4G then choose a lower network type (3G for example) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
What 4G is on Asus Zenfone 8?
4G is the fourth generation of mobile telecommunication. It was first released in 2009 in South Korea, and it was deployed after that all around the world until it became the fastest and most used network in mobiles.
The provider of 4G network specifications is the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), it has also identified 5G, and 3G specifications before that. The ITU specifies what internet speeds and what latency limits are acceptable to call a network protocol a 4G.
Many protocols passed the test and qualified as 4G, the most important are LTE, LTE+, and HSPA+.
Why is 4G on the Asus Zenfone 8 important?
4G has all the features of 3G at more speed. It provides download speeds of around 14 Mbps up to speeds as high as 150 Mbps, five times more than 3G. And it offers more than ten times the uploading data speeds of 3G, ranging from 8Mbps up to 50 Mbps.
Low latency is another feature, it ranges from 60ms to 98 ms, Despite the fact that it’s only a few milliseconds lower than 3G, it is very vital for some use cases such as video conferencing or online gaming, and other live interactions.
The rise of VoLTE standard added another advantage to 4g network which is the ability to make phone calls and navigate the internet concurrently, with even more appropriate voice quality. All of these advantages are within your reach with Asus Zenfone 8 4G technology.
What are 4G bands? And which bands are supported on your Asus Zenfone 8?
A 4G band is a range of frequencies used by cellular carriers. Why this matters to you? It matters since each wireless service provider uses special bands according to the area. And not all mobiles support all 4G bands, so you should ensure that your Asus Zenfone 8 supports the bands offered in your area.
It’s hard to formalize the bands on a global scale, because each government uses different bands for different radio transactions aside from 4g (such as aeronautics and radio broadcasts). Despite this, the ITU divided the world into 3 regions and bands for each region.
The Asus Zenfone 84G-enabled bands are:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 – International;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 66, 71 – USA;1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 38, 40, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA – USA;.