Although third generation technology is commonly used in business market, but it is originally made for the cellular market. 3G is the third generation of cellular networking technology that allows high-speed bandwidth (high data transfer rates) to BlackBerry KEY2 3G handheld devices.
Does BlackBerry KEY2 Has 3G Function?
Please know that 3G network mode is available on BlackBerry KEY2.
Change 3G Settings on BlackBerry KEY2
To turn On/Off 3G on BlackBerry KEY2 follow this procedure:
1) Go to Settings
2) Tap Network & Internet
3) Choose Mobile networks
4) Hit Preferred network type
5) Hit your preferred option.
What to Do to Verify If BlackBerry KEY2 3G Function Is Exist?
In fact, there are various ways to identify if 3G function is available on BlackBerry KEY2 or not. But these two familiar ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your BlackBerry KEY2 screen you should be able to see if it says 3G.
Way-2
Here you need to do the following steps:
1) Dial *#06# on your phone to get BlackBerry KEY2 IMEI number.
2) Browse www.imei.info, type your IMEI number and select Check.
3) You’ll see a report. Look at the LTE section – it will display all the frequencies that are supported by your phone. 3G service runs on the 2100MHz frequency, so if you find the number 2100, then your BlackBerry KEY2 is 3G compatible.
Please note that you can always check the phone’s user manual.
Note: LTE Option on mobile setting generally refers to 4G networks.
Knowing More About BlackBerry KEY2 3G
LTE Meaning:
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for mobile 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.
Knowing More About 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 cellular phone communications.
Understanding Band:
The band is an interval in the frequency domain, defined by a lower and upper values of transmission capacity over network communication systems. However, in general we are using bandwidth expression to refer to the capacity of a network.