Wireless mobile technologies have developed enormously; one of the main developments is the development of 4G technology. It’s a term that you’ve definitely faced in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Nokia 7 plus 4G enabled? We will answer these and other questions related to Nokia 7 plus 4G technology in the following article.
is the Nokia 7 plus4G-capable phone?
Yes. Nokia 7 plus has all the requirements to connect to 4G networks.
How to check the presence of 4G on Nokia 7 plus
Before buying your phone, you want to make sure that it supports 4G. You have so many options to do it, and we will list some of them here. The most obvious option is to check the criteria on the user guide or in the phone’s box.
If you don’t have them or you are still lying on your couch trying to choose the best phone for you, you can do the same on the internet using the device name or model number.
If you desire to check your current phone, just turn on the cellular data; if the Nokia 7 plus 4G data is available, then you will immediately see immediately see a 4G sign on the top of the screen. You might see LTE or LTE+ instead of it. However, this way might be deceptive if you are not on a 4G offer, or you are out of coverage.
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 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 Nokia 7 plus?
If you need to activate your Nokia 7 plus 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, tap Settings.
3- Choose Network & Internet.
4- Tap Mobile network.
5- Verify that the Mobile data is on.
6- Choose Advanced.
7- Select Preferred network type.
8- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you want to switch off 4G then choose an inferior network type (such as 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Definition of 4G on Nokia 7 plus
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the entity that defined 4G in the first place, 4G is the fourth generation of wireless technologies. It comes just after 3G and preceding 5G.
4G has very high internet uploading/downloading speeds, ten times more than 3G, Which is enormous. It also has 50ms latency, much less than 3G.
4G is not just one technology, but a set of technologies compatible with ITU specifications. It includes LTE, LTE+, and HSPA+.
Feature of 4G technology on Nokia 7 plus
4G was implemented to provide a more reliable internet connection on phones, and that’s truly what it did. 4G technology presents 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 significant criterion of 4G, is its low latency. We can simplify latency and say it’s the time needed to transfer data or the delay between the action and the actual execution. Lower latency means a better user experience. 4G has 100% better latency than 3G. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the aid of the VoLTE standard, 4G now allows better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the capability to surf the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G expanded the use of Nokia 7 plus 4G technology, to include better video conferencing, online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
What are 4G bands? And which bands are available in the Nokia 7 plus?
A 4G band is an interval of frequencies used by wireless service providers. Why this matters to you? It matters because each wireless service provider uses special bands corresponding to the area. And not all mobiles support all 4G bands, so you should assure that your Nokia 7 plus supports the bands provided in your area.
It’s hard to formalize the bands worldwide, 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 Nokia 7 plus4G-enabled bands are:
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 – Global;1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 – China;.