Wireless mobile technologies have progressed enormously; one of the main developments is the emergence of 4G technology. It’s a term that you’ve certainly faced in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Nokia C2 4G enabled? We will answer these and other questions related to Nokia C2 4G technology in the following article.
is the Nokia C2 4G-enabled phone?
Yes. Nokia C2 is compatible with 4G bands.
How can I know whether Nokia C2 supports 4G or not?
It is necessary to check whether your device is 4G-enabled before purchasing it. The easiest option is to verify your device specifications in your phone package, or in the user guide. If you don’t have the box or lost the user guide, you can read your phone specifications on the official website of the manufacturer or any other dependable website.
The second option is verifying the status bar. If the Nokia C2 4G data is running, you will notice a 4G (or an LTE) sign at the top of the device’s screen. Note that the absence of that symbol doesn’t necessarily mean that your phone doesn’t support 4G.
Another way is to check the settings: open your settings and fetch network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone has 4G you will find a 4G or an LTE option. If you don’t see 4G or LTE, then your smartphone doesn’t have the technology.
How to switch to 4G on Nokia C2?
If you would like to switch on your Nokia C2 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, tap Settings.
3- Choose Network & Internet.
4- Select Mobile network.
5- Verify that the Mobile data is on.
6- Choose Advanced.
7- Choose Preferred network type.
8- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you need to switch off 4G then choose an inferior network type (3G for example) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Get to know what 4G is on Nokia C2
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 are the advantages of 4G on Nokia C2?
4G is an evolved technology that enabled a lot of possibilities for users. It has much more speed than 3G network. While the average speed of 3G is 3Mbit/s, 4G offers an average of 10 Mbit/s.
Another advantage is the low latency. Although the difference in Latency is only a few milliseconds, 4G latency made HD web streaming practicable, and a much more suitable video games experience.
4G also has clearer voice calls, thanks to the VoLTE standard. It also enables you to browse the internet while making voice calls. All of these advantages are within your reach with Nokia C2 4G technology.
What are 4G bands? And which bands are available in the Nokia C2?
Before talking about 4G bands, you should know what the frequency is. Frequency is the repetition of an event, and it is measured in radio communication by hertz (Hz).
Since radio waves are utilized for numerous reasons besides 4G (television broadcasting and satellite communication as examples), it is important to identify which frequencies must be used for what use. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU designated each range of frequencies (called bands) to specific uses.
What you should consider as a user of Nokia C2, is whether it supports the bands offered in your area by your local mobile provider or not. The Nokia C24G-supported bands are :
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 – Africa, ME, APAC;1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41 – Saudi Arabia;.
Nokia C2 4G Network Questions & Answers
How to know if 4G coverage is attainable in my zone?
Before choosing your mobile provider you need to make sure it has 4G coverage in your area. The easiest way to do so is by calling them and asking. Another method is to check their official website or any dependable coverage map on the internet.
Why I’m not getting 4G although the settings are right?
If you own a phone that has 4G, and you don’t have a 4G connection, it might be that you are not on a 4G offer. Check your internet provider plans, or give them a call to enable it. If they don’t have a 4G plan, then you might want to change your cellular operator.
What is 4G LTE?
4G LTE is a term used interchangeably with 4G and LTE, which disturbs users. technically speaking, LTE is NOT 4G. LTE stands for “Long Term Evolution”, a communication technology that developed from 3G but is still not as fast as 4G. However, some companies promote it as 4G.
The difference between 4G and LTE became more ambiguous when LTE-A (LTE – Advanced) appeared. LTE-A has almost the same speed as 4G technology.
What are GSM and CDMA? are they related to 4G LTE?
Before the appearance of 4G LTE, the most adopted standards were GSM (2G/3G) and CDMA (2G/3G). GSM is an acronym for “Global System for Mobile communication” and as its name suggests, it’s a standard that is used worldwide by most cellular operators.
CDMA on the other hand is an abbreviation of “Code-Division Multiple Access”, don’t get worried by the name it’s just another standard. what you need to know about it is that it’s not as widespread as GSM, and CDMA mobiles are often locked to a single operator and cannot be shifted.
When considering getting either a GSM or CDMA phone, you have to take into account the operator coverage in your zone. Some operators support only GSM and others support only CDMA.
You should also consider whether you need roaming or not, if you travel a lot then CDMA could be a problem. Not to mention that the ideal option is a phone that is compatible with both.
4G technology didn’t support voice calls when it was first made public, so it was reliant on GSM and CDMA standards, but with the development of VoLTE standard it became self-reliant, so you don’t have to concern so much about GSM/CDMA.
Will 4G phones stop operating?
2G and 3G networks are being turned off worldwide because 4G is everywhere and has all the past generations’ functionalities at better speeds. So it is a legitimate question to ask if the emergence of 5G networks will provoke the shutdown of 4G.
The answer to that is: No. Your Nokia C2 4G technology will stay valuable for a few more years.
4G Networks will stay available for at least 10 to 20 years, depending on the area, mobile providers, and phone manufacturers. As things were for earlier generations, 4G and 5G will exist and work together, meaning phones supporting 5G will support 4G too as a fallback.
Is 4G still valuable currently?
Yes, it is. Although the high speeds of 5G, 4G is still acceptable and provides sufficient speed for most of the use cases. 4G network is larger than 5G, which means you can find it almost all around the world. Another advantage of 4G is the low cost. Because 5G is still too pricey to be a reliable alternative.