Mobile technologies have upgraded enormously; one of the main developments is the rise of 4G technology. It’s a term that you’ve certainly encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Microsoft Surface Duo 2 4G capable? We will answer these and other questions related to Microsoft Surface Duo 2 4G technology in the following article.
is the Microsoft Surface Duo 24G-compatible phone?
Yes. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is compatible with 4G bands.
Checking the existence of 4G on Microsoft Surface Duo 2
Nowadays, it is inevitable to purchase a 4G-capable phone, because most internet users require a good internet connection. To know whether the phone is 4G-capableor not, you can use multiple ways.
An easy way when you have the phone in your palm is just turning on the cellular data, if the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 4G data is on, then you will see a symbol at the top of the screen, in the status bar. It might be 4G, 4G+, LTE, or LTE+ according to your carrier.
The absence of that icon means that you are not using 4G at that specific moment, and it doesn’t obligatorily mean that your phone doesn’t support 4G. And that takes us to the second option.
Check your phone specifications on the manual, or in the phone box. If you lose both of them, you can still check that on the official website (or any other reliable website) using the device name or model number.
Another way is to check the settings: open 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 4G or LTE, then your smartphone isn’t 4G-capable.
How to switch to 4G on Microsoft Surface Duo 2?
If you intend to enable your Microsoft Surface Duo 2 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might vary slightly from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, tap Apps.
2- Choose Settings.
3- Tap Network & internet.
4- Tap on Mobile network.
5- Choose the SIM card you want to set.
6- Make sure to switch on the Mobile data.
7- Choose Preferred network type.
8- Choose 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you intend to turn off 4G then choose an inferior network type (e.g. 3G).
Get to know what 4G is on Microsoft Surface Duo 2
4G describes cellular network technology. It was prescribed by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and provided by wireless service providers. To name a system 4G it should meet some criteria.
The ‘G’ in 4G stands for generation, and 4 means the fourth one, following 3G and before 5G. 4G networks should offer internet speeds much better than 3G, they also offer low latency, which is essential for some uses such as gaming services.
The most prevalent protocols identified by ITU as a 4G are HSPA+ and LTE. Microsoft Surface Duo 2 4G and 4G in most phones today use one or both of them, which makes 4G the fastest most deployed cellular network.
What distinguishes 4G on Microsoft Surface Duo 2?
4G outpaces the antecedent generation in terms of speed and latency. It offers 10 times better downloading and uploading internet speeds. The average 3G speed is around 5 Mbit/s, and the average 4G speed is about 50 Mbit/s.
In terms of latency, 3G provides a 100 ms latency, while 4G has half of that, meaning 50 ms, which is preferable since latency is a time delay between the sender and the receiver. Although the difference is only 0.05 seconds, it translates to an enormous advantage in live interactions, such as gaming experiences and live broadcasting.
VoLTE is a standard that gave 4G a boost. It allows users to make improved voice calls and surf the internet while speaking on the phone. These advantages make Microsoft Surface Duo 2 4G technology a great tool in your hand.
What are 4G bands? And which bands are available in the Microsoft Surface Duo 2?
A 4G band is a range of frequencies used by mobile network operators. Why this matters to you? It matters since each phone carrier uses special bands according to the area. And not all phones support all 4G bands, so you should assure that your Microsoft Surface Duo 2 supports the bands provided in your area.
It’s hard to regularize 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 Microsoft Surface Duo 24G-supported bands are:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71;1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 257, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – USA;.