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 previous 2G networks, that because 3G BlackBerry Q10 devices offer higher speed bandwidth.
Can BlackBerry Q10 Use 3G Networks?
Please know that 3G network is available on BlackBerry Q10.
Enabling 3G on BlackBerry Q10
To turn On/Off 3G on BlackBerry Q10 follow these steps:
1) Go to Settings
2) Select Networks and Connections
3) Tap Mobile Network
4) Choose Network Mode
5) Tap 3G & 2G to switch on 3G.
Steps to Know That 3G Is Available on BlackBerry Q10
In fact, there are various ways to tell if 3G function is available on BlackBerry Q10 or not. But these two familiar ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your BlackBerry Q10 screen you should be able to see if it says 3G.
Way-2
Follow these steps to identify if your BlackBerry Q10 is 3G:
1) Dial *#06# on your phone to display BlackBerry Q10 IMEI number.
2) Browse www.imei.info, write 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 Q10 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.
BlackBerry Q10 3G – More Terminology
LTE Meaning:
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for handhelds 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.
What is 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 handheld phone communications.
What is 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 term to refer to the capacity of a network.