Wireless mobile technologies have advanced 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 Priv 4G capable? We will answer these and other questions related to BlackBerry Priv 4G technology in the following article.
Does the BlackBerry Priv have 4G?
Yes. BlackBerry has embedded 4G in BlackBerry Priv phone.
How can I know whether BlackBerry Priv is able to use 4G or not?
The safest option to check the existence of 4G network in any phone, is to check the official website, or the official packaging.
Another trusty option is switching on mobile data, and checking whether the phone connects to a 4G network or not, you’ll find that out simply by the presence of a 4G or LTE sign in the indication bar.
Another way is to check the settings: Go to your settings and fetch network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone has 4G you will find a 4G or an LTE option. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone doesn’t have the technology.
How to switch to 4G on BlackBerry Priv?
If you want to activate your BlackBerry Priv 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might differ a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, choose Apps.
2- Choose Settings.
3- Choose More.
4- Tap on Mobile/Cellular networks.
5- Select Preferred network type.
6- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you intend to switch off 4G then choose an inferior network type (3G for example) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Definition of 4G on BlackBerry Priv
4G describes cellular network technology. It was defined by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and deployed by wireless service providers. To name a system 4G it should meet some specifications.
The ‘G’ in 4G is the first letter of the word generation, and 4 means the fourth one, just after 3G and preceding 5G. 4G networks should deliver internet speeds much better than 3G, they also provide low latency, which is vital for some uses such as gaming services.
The most common protocols determined by ITU as a 4G are HSPA+ and LTE. BlackBerry Priv 4G and 4G in most phones today rely on one or both of them, which makes 4G the fastest most utilized mobile network.
What are the advantages of 4G on BlackBerry Priv?
4G was implemented to grant a more reliable internet connection on phones, and that’s exactly what it did. 4G technology grants you much stronger downloading and uploading speeds than 3G.
The average 3G speed is around 1.5 to 9 Mbit/s, while the average 4G internet speed ranges between 15 to 90 Mbit/s, it can reach as high as 900 Mbit/s.
Another essential criterion of 4G, is its low latency. We can present latency as the time needed to send data or the delay between the action and the actual execution. Low latency means a better user experience. 4G has 100% better latency than 3G. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the assistance of the VoLTE standard, 4G now provides better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the capability to surf the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G widened the use of BlackBerry Priv 4G technology, to include better video conferencing, online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
What are 4G bands? And which bands are available in the BlackBerry Priv?
A 4G band is a range of frequencies used by phone carriers. Why this matters to you? It matters since each cellular carrier uses different bands according to the area. And not all mobiles support all 4G bands, so you should assure that your BlackBerry Priv supports the bands present in your area.
It’s hard to standardize 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 BlackBerry Priv4G-enabled bands are:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17, 20, 29, 30 – USA (STV100-1);1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 13, 17, 20, 28 – Europe (STV100-4);.