Mobile technologies have evolved enormously; one of the main developments is the emergence of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve absolutely encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is BlackBerry Classic 4G capable? We will answer these and other questions related to BlackBerry Classic 4G technology in the following article.
Does the BlackBerry Classic have 4G?
Yes. 4G technology is one of BlackBerry Classic’s various attributes.
Checking the presence of 4G on BlackBerry Classic
It is essential to check whether your device is 4G-enabled before buying it. The easiest way is to check your device specifications in your phone package, or in the manual. If you don’t possess the package or didn’t find the user guide, you can check your phone criteria on the official website of the manufacturer or any other credible website.
The second method is verifying the signal bar. If the BlackBerry Classic 4G data is running, you will see a 4G (or an LTE) icon at the top of the phone’s screen. Note that the absence of that sign doesn’t necessarily mean that your phone doesn’t support 4G.
How to switch to 4G on BlackBerry Classic?
If you want to turn on your BlackBerry Classic 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might vary slightly from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, select Apps.
2- Select Settings.
3- Tap Networks and Connections.
4- Select Mobile network.
5- Make sure to switch on Mobile network.
6- Choose Network Mode.
7- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you need to switch off 4G then choose a lower network type (e.g. 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Get to know what 4G is on BlackBerry Classic
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+.
Advantages of 4G on BlackBerry Classic
4G surpasses the former generation in terms of speed and latency. It has 10 times higher downloading and uploading internet speeds. The average 3G speed is around 5 Mbit/s, and the average 4G speed is about 50 Mbit/s.
In terms of latency, 3G provides a 100 ms latency, on the other hand, 4G has half of that, meaning 50 ms, which is better since latency is a time delay between the sender and the receiver. Although the difference is only 0.05 seconds, it translates to a vast advantage in live interactions, such as gaming experiences and live broadcasting.
VoLTE is a standard that gave 4G a boost. It permits users to have better voice calls and surf the internet while speaking on the cellphone. These advantages make BlackBerry Classic 4G technology a great tool in your pocket.
What are 4G bands? And which bands are supported on your BlackBerry Classic?
Before talking about 4G bands, you should know what the frequency is. Frequency is the repetition of an event, and it is measured in radio communication by hertz (Hz).
Since radio waves are used for different uses besides 4G (television broadcasting and satellite communication as examples), it is vital to decide which frequencies must be used for what purpose. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU designated each range of frequencies (called bands) to specific uses.
What you should consider as a user of BlackBerry Classic, is whether it supports the bands offered in your area by your local mobile provider or not. The BlackBerry Classic4G-supported bands are :
1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 13, 17, 25 – USA model;1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20;.