3G communication networks on Google Pixel are suitable with services that deliver information at a minimum of 200 Kbps. Mobile broadband speeds of several Mbps are also submitted by later 3G releases (sometimes referred to as 3.5G and 3.75G) to smartphones, tablets, and mobile modems in laptop computers.
Does Google Pixel Work on 3G Network Mode?
Please note that Google Pixel has 3G network mode.
Switch ON 3G on Google Pixel
To switch On/Off 3G on Google Pixel follow this method:
1) Swipe up
2) Tap Settings
3) Select Network & Internet
4) Select Mobile network
5) Select Preferred network type
6) Select your preferred option.
What to Do to Verify If Google Pixel 3G Function Exists?
Because these two methods are applicable on both iOS and Android operating systems, we can count it as the prime ways to recognize if Google Pixel 3G network is available or not.
Way-1
There is an icon on the top of the Google Pixel screen refers if 3G network is available or not.
Way-2
To know if your Google Pixel supports 3G network or not, you can use this manner:
1) Dial *#06# on your phone to identify Google Pixel IMEI number.
2) Go to www.imei.info, then type your IMEI number and select Check.
3) You’ll get a report. Look at the LTE section – it will show all the frequencies that are supported by your Google Pixel. 3G service works on the 2100MHz frequency, so if you find the number 2100, then your Google Pixel is 3G compatible.
Please note that you can always check the phone’s user manual.
Note: LTE Option on mobile settings commonly refers to 4G network.
Google Pixel 3G – More Terminology
LTE Meaning:
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband connections used for handhelds devices and data terminals. Here are Its frequencies:
3G networks: 900 MHz and 2100 MHz (band 1 and 39).
4G networks: 800 MHz (band 20), 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz (band 7 and 38).
5G networks: 700 MHz (band 28) and 3500 MHz (band 78).
Note: LTE Option in mobiles settings generally refers to 4G networks.
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.
Band Meaning:
The band is an interval in the frequency domain, defined by a lower and upper values of transmission capacity over network communication systems. However, broadly we are using bandwidth word to refer to the capacity of a network.