Wireless mobile technologies have evolved enormously; one of the main developments is the rise of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve absolutely faced in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is LG Q9 4G enabled? We will answer these and other questions related to LG Q9 4G technology in the following article.
Does the LG Q9 have 4G?
Yes. 4G is one of LG Q9 embedded attributes.
How do you tell whether LG Q9 is 4G-enabled or not?
Nowadays, it is unavoidable to purchase a 4G-enabled device, since most internet users need a good internet connection. To know whether the phone is 4G-enabledor not, you can use multiple means.
An easy method when you hold the device in your hand is just switching on the mobile data, if the LG Q9 4G data is activated, then you will notice a symbol at the top of the display, in the indication bar. It might be 4G, 4G+, LTE, or LTE+ according to your carrier.
The absence of that icon means that you are not connected to 4G at that particular moment, and it doesn’t definitely signify that your device doesn’t enable 4G. And that leads us to the second way.
Check your phone criteria on the user guide, or in the device package. If you don’t have any of them, you can still check that on the official site (or any other trustworthy website) using the device name or model number.
Another way is to check the settings: Go to your settings and fetch 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 either of them, then your smartphone isn’t 4G-enabled.
How to switch to 4G on LG Q9?
If you intend to enable your LG Q9 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might differ a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, select Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, select Settings.
3- Choose Network.
4- Make sure to turn on the Mobile data.
5- Select Mobile networks.
6- Select the SIM card you want to set.
7- Tap 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 Q9
4G describes cellular network technology. It was determined by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and deployed by mobile network operators. To name a system 4G it should meet some specifications.
The ‘G’ in 4G stands for generation, and 4 means the fourth one, following 3G and before 5G. 4G networks have to deliver internet speeds much better than 3G, they also present low latency, which is vital for some uses such as gaming services.
The most prevalent protocols defined by ITU as a 4G are HSPA+ and LTE. LG Q9 4G and 4G in most phones today use one or both of them, which makes 4G the fastest most deployed cellular network.
Why is 4G on the LG Q9 important?
4G was developed to offer a more reliable internet connection on phones, and that’s clearly what it did. 4G technology provides much higher downloading and uploading speeds than 3G.
The average 3G speed ranges from 1.5 to 9 Mbit/s, while the average 4G internet speed ranges between 15 to 90 Mbit/s, it can reach as high as 900 Mbit/s.
Another prominent criterion of 4G, is its low latency. We can present latency as the time needed to transmit data or the delay between the action and the actual execution. Lesser latency means a better user experience. 4G has 100% better latency than 3G. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the assistance of the VoLTE standard, 4G now allows better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the capability to browse the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G widened the use of LG Q9 4G technology, to include better video conferencing, online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
Get to know 4G bands in the LG Q9
A 4G band is a range of frequencies used by mobile network operators. Why this matters to you? It matters since each wireless service provider uses distinct bands according to the area. And not all phones support all 4G bands, so you should ensure that your LG Q9 supports the bands present in your area.
It’s hard to unite the bands internationally, 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 LG Q94G-supported bands are:
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38;.