The 3G invention (short for a 3rd generation) is newer generation of wireless technology. in terms of speed and functionality, 3G is much better than older 2G networks, that because 3G Nokia C5 devices grant higher speed bandwidth.
Can Nokia C5 Use 3G Networks?
Please note that 3G technology is built-in on Nokia C5.
How To Switch to 3G on Nokia C5 ?
To switch On/Off 3G on Nokia C5 apply this procedure:
1) Go to Settings
2) Choose Network & Internet
3) Hit Mobile network
4) Choose Advanced
5) Hit Preferred network type
6) Select the desired network.
What to Do to Verify If Nokia C5 3G Function Is Exist?
Actually, there are several manners to know if 3G function is working on Nokia C5 or not. However, these two most used ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your Nokia C5 screen there will be a small icon refers to 3G.
Way-2
Here you need to do the following steps:
1) Dial *#06# on your mobile to identify Nokia C5 IMEI number.
2) Go to www.imei.info, enter your IMEI number and choose Check.
3) You’ll get a report. Look at the LTE section – it will show all the frequencies that are supported by your phone. 3G service works on the 2100MHz frequency, so if you see the number 2100, then your Nokia C5 is 3G compatible.
Please note that you can always check the phone’s user guide.
Note: LTE Option on mobile setting commonly refers to 4G connections.
More Stuff About 3G on Nokia C5
What is LTE?
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for cellular 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.
Knowing More About 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 cellular phone communications.
Band Meaning:
The band is an interval in the frequency domain, delimited by a lower and upper values of transmission capacity over network communication systems. However, in general we are using bandwidth expression to refer to the capacity of a network.