Wireless mobile technologies have developed enormously; one of the main developments is the emergence of 4G technology. It’s a term that you’ve definitely encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is LG Q60 4G capable? We will answer these and other questions related to LG Q60 4G technology in the following article.
is the LG Q604G-eligible phone?
Yes. 4G is one of LG Q60 inherent attributes.
How can I know whether LG Q60 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 trusty option is switching on mobile data, and checking whether the phone connects to a 4G network or not, you’ll know that simply by the appearance of a 4G or LTE sign in the notification bar.
Another way is to check the settings: open your settings and find network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone is 4G-capable you will find a 4G or an LTE option. If you don’t see 4G or LTE, then your smartphone isn’t 4G-capable.
How to switch to 4G on LG Q60?
If you would like to enable your LG Q60 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might change a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, choose Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, choose Settings.
3- Select Network.
4- Make sure to turn on the Mobile data.
5- Select Mobile networks.
6- Select the SIM card you want to set.
7- Select Network mode.
8- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you want to switch off 4G then choose an inferior network type (e.g. 3G).
Definition of 4G on LG Q60
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+.
What distinguishes 4G on LG Q60?
4G has all the attributes of 3G at more speed. It allows download speeds of around 14 Mbps up to speeds as high as 150 Mbps, five times faster than 3G. And it offers more than ten times the uploading data speeds of 3G, starting from 8Mbps up to 50 Mbps.
Low latency is another feature, it ranges from 60ms to 98 ms, Even though it’s only a few milliseconds lower than 3G, it is very important for some use cases including video conferencing or online gaming, and other live interactions.
The development of VoLTE standard added another advantage to 4g network which is the ability to make phone calls and navigate the internet simultaneously, with even improved voice quality. All of these advantages are within your reach with LG Q60 4G technology.
What are 4G bands? And which bands are supported on your LG Q60?
Before talking about 4G bands, you should find out what the frequency is. Frequency is the repetition of an event, and it is quantified in radio communication by hertz (Hz).
Since radio waves are utilized for different applications besides 4G (radio broadcasting and Aeronautics as examples), it is important to identify which frequencies must be used for what purpose. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU allocated each range of frequencies (called bands) to certain uses.
What you should consider as a user of LG Q60, is whether it supports the bands provided in your area by your local mobile provider or not. The LG Q604G-enabled bands are :
1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38;.