The main purpose of the BlackBerry Torch 9860 3G (stands for 3rd generation of wireless communication) is to give a fairly high speed wireless connection for several types of data, including multimedia, sound tracks, and video in addition to voice calls. However, we could say that BlackBerry Torch 9860 3G mobiles are made to work on 2G networks also.
Is 3G available on BlackBerry Torch 9860?
Please know that 3G network mode is available on BlackBerry Torch 9860.
Change 3G Settings on BlackBerry Torch 9860
To turn On/Off 3G on BlackBerry Torch 9860 follow this method:
1) Go to options
2) Tap Networks
3) Hit Mobile network
4) Choose Network Mode
5) Tap 3G (only).
What to Do to Verify If BlackBerry Torch 9860 3G Function Is Exist?
In fact, there are many ways to identify if 3G function is available on BlackBerry Torch 9860 or not. But these two familiar ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your BlackBerry Torch 9860 screen you should be able to see if it says 3G.
Way-2
Follow these steps to identify if your BlackBerry Torch 9860 is 3G:
1) Dial *#06# on your phone to know BlackBerry Torch 9860 IMEI number.
2) Explore www.imei.info, enter 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 Torch 9860 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.
Technical Information About BlackBerry Torch 9860 3G Network
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.
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.
Knowing More About Band:
The band is an interval in the frequency domain, restricted by a lower and upper values of transmission capacity over network communication systems. However, in general we are using bandwidth word to refer to the capacity of a network.