The 3G innovation (short for a third generation) is newer generation of cellular technology. in terms of speed and efficiency, 3G is faster than preceding 2G networks, that because 3G Nokia E5 mobiles give higher data transfer rates.
Does Nokia E5 Work on 3G Network Mode?
Please note that 3G technology is built-in on Nokia E5.
Set Up 3G Option on Nokia E5
To turn On/Off 3G on Nokia E5 follow this method:
1) Hit Menu
2) Choose Ctrl. panel
3) Select Settings and Phone
4) Hit Network
5) Tap Network mode
6) Select Dual mode.
How to Know If Nokia E5 Is 3G or Not?
Actually, there are various manners to tell if 3G function is working on Nokia E5 or not. However, these two famous ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your Nokia E5 screen there will be a small icon refers to 3G.
Way-2
Follow these steps to identify if your Nokia E5 is 3G:
1) Dial *#06# on your mobile to know Nokia E5 IMEI number.
2) Browse www.imei.info, write 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 E5 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.
Nokia E5 3G – More Terminology
What is LTE?
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for mobile devices and data terminals. Its frequencies as following:
* 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.
Understanding 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 term to refer to the capacity of a network.