Mobile technologies have upgraded enormously; one of the main developments is the development of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve definitely encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Google Pixel 2 4G capable? We will answer these and other questions related to Google Pixel 2 4G technology in the following article.
is the Google Pixel 24G-compatible phone?
Yes. Google has included 4G in Google Pixel 2 phone.
How can I know whether Google Pixel 2 supports 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 safe 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 status bar.
Another way is to check the settings: Go to your settings and search for network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone supports 4G you will find a 4G or an LTE option. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone isn’t 4G-capable.
How to switch to 4G on Google Pixel 2?
If you intend to turn on your Google Pixel 2 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might vary a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, tap Apps.
2- Select Settings.
3- Tap Network & internet.
4- Choose Mobile network.
5- Tap Advanced.
6- Tap Preferred network type.
7- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you prefer to turn off 4G then choose an inferior network type (3G for example).
Introduction to 4G technology on Google Pixel 2
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+.
Why is 4G on the Google Pixel 2 important?
4G has all the features of 3G at more speed. It provides download speeds of around 14 Mbps up to speeds as high as 150 Mbps, five times faster than 3G. And it allows more than ten times the uploading data speeds of 3G, starting from 8Mbps up to 50 Mbps.
Low latency is another advantage, it ranges from 60ms to 98 ms, Despite the fact that it’s only a bit lower than 3G, it is very necessary for some use cases like video conferencing or online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
The rise of VoLTE standard added another feature to 4g technology which is the ability to make phone calls and navigate the internet at the same time, with even more suitable voice quality. All of these advantages are within your reach with Google Pixel 2 4G technology.
Get to know 4G bands in your Google Pixel 2
A 4G band is a range of frequencies used by telecommunications companies. Why this matters to you? It matters since each cellular carrier uses special bands according to the area. And not all mobiles support all 4G bands, so you should guarantee that your Google Pixel 2 supports the bands present in your area.
It’s hard to formalize the bands at the international level, because each government uses different bands for different radio transactions aside from 4g (such as aeronautics and radio broadcasts). Despite this, the ITU sectioned the world into 3 regions and bands for each region.
The Google Pixel 24G-enabled bands are:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66;.