The 3G standard (short for a third generation) is newer generation of cellular technology. in terms of speed and efficiency, 3G is faster than previous 2G networks, that because 3G Nokia Lumia 1020 mobiles offer higher data transfer rates.
Does Nokia Lumia 1020 Work on 3G Network Mode?
Please note that 3G network mode is built-in on Nokia Lumia 1020.
Turn ON 3G on Nokia Lumia 1020
To turn On/Off 3G on Nokia Lumia 1020 apply this method:
1) Swipe left
2) Scroll to and hit Settings
3) Scroll to and choose mobile + SIM
4) Choose SIM settings
5) Select Highest connection speed
6) Tap your preferred option.
How to Know If Nokia Lumia 1020 Is 3G or Not?
Actually, there are several methods to tell if 3G function is working on Nokia Lumia 1020 or not. However, these two most popular ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your Nokia Lumia 1020 screen there will be a small icon refers to 3G.
Way-2
Follow these steps to identify if your Nokia Lumia 1020 is 3G:
1) Dial *#06# on your mobile to identify Nokia Lumia 1020 IMEI number.
2) Go to 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 Lumia 1020 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.
Technical Information About Nokia Lumia 1020 3G Network
Understanding LTE:
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for handhelds 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.
Knowing More About Band:
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.