3G is the third generation of cellular network technology that allows more speed bandwidth (high data transfer rates) to mobile devices. In spite of it has been put to extensive use in business market, Nokia 603 3G technology was designed originally for the cellular phones market.
Can Nokia 603 Use 3G Networks?
Please know that 3G network mode is available on Nokia 603.
Switch ON 3G on Nokia 603
To switch On/Off 3G on Nokia 603 follow this way:
1) Select Menu
2) Select Settings and Connectivity
3) Tap Network
4) Hit Network mode
5) Hit 3G.
Steps to Know About Nokia 603 3G Availability
In fact, there are many manners to tell if 3G function is available on Nokia 603 or not. But these two most used ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your Nokia 603 screen you should be able to see if it says 3G.
Way-2
Follow these steps to identify if your Nokia 603 is 3G:
1) Dial *#06# on your phone to know Nokia 603 IMEI number.
2) Go to www.imei.info, enter your IMEI number and select Check.
3) You’ll see a report. Look at the LTE section – it will display all the frequencies that are supported by your phone. 3G service runs on the 2100MHz frequency, so if you find the number 2100, then your Nokia 603 is 3G compatible.
Please note that you can always check the phone’s user manual.
Note: LTE Option on mobile setting generally refers to 4G networks.
Nokia 603 3G – More Info
Understanding LTE:
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for mobile devices and data terminals. Here are Its frequencies:
* 3G connections: 900 MHz and 2100 MHz (band 1 and 39).
* 4G connections: 800 MHz (band 20), 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz (band 7 and 38).
* 5G connections: 700 MHz (band 28) and 3500 MHz (band 78).
Note: LTE Option in mobiles settings generally refers to 4G connections.
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.
Understanding Band:
The band is an interval in the frequency domain, defined by a lower and upper values of transmission capacity over network communication systems. However, in general we are using bandwidth term to refer to the capacity of a network.