Internet speeds in phones are considered nowadays almost the same as computers, and that’s thanks to the emergence of 4G technology. So what is 4G? And is Nokia Lumia 820 4G enabled? If you want to know more about Nokia Lumia 820 4G technology, then check this article carefully.
is the Nokia Lumia 8204G-enabled phone?
Yes. Nokia Lumia 820 has all the requirements to connect to 4G networks.
How do you tell whether Nokia Lumia 820 is 4G-enabled or not?
It is important to check whether your device is 4G-enabled before purchasing it. The easiest way is to check 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 trustworthy website.
The second method is verifying the status bar. If the Nokia Lumia 820 4G data is running, you will notice a 4G (or an LTE) icon at the top of the device’s screen. Note that the absence of that sign doesn’t necessarily mean that your phone doesn’t support 4G.
How to switch to 4G on Nokia Lumia 820?
If you want to turn on your Nokia Lumia 820 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might vary a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, select Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, choose ALL SETTINGS.
3- Choose mobile+SIM (or cellular+SIM).
4- Make sure the Data connection is on.
5- Select Highest connection speed.
6- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you intend to switch off 4G then choose an inferior network type (3G for example).
What 4G is on Nokia Lumia 820?
4G stands for fourth-generation wireless. This means the fourth generation of cellular communication technology. It was produced after 3G and it precedes 5G. It was first officially publicly announced in 2009, and it was made on hand years after all around the world.
Although 4G network is not as fast as 5G, it is way faster than 3G. Currently, it is the speediest technology adopted by most mobile phones globally.
Nokia Lumia 820 4G technology and 4G in other devices changed how we use phones, it allowed users to stream HD videos (as an example). The high speed of 4G network turned smartphones into computers since smartphone users can do anything possible on computers.
LTE (stands for Long Term Evolution) and LTE-Advanced are the best popular 4G standards, and usually, people are confused between them.
Why is 4G on the Nokia Lumia 820 important?
4G was established to provide a more reliable internet connection on mobiles, and that’s exactly what it did. 4G technology offers much improved downloading and uploading speeds than 3G.
The average 3G speed is around 1.5 to 9 Mbit/s, while the average 4G internet speed is between 15 to 90 Mbit/s, it can achieve 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 send data or the delay between the action and the actual response. Low latency means a better user experience. 4G Latency is better than 3G by double. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the aid of the VoLTE standard, 4G now offers better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the ability to browse the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G increased the use of Nokia Lumia 820 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 Lumia 820?
Before talking about 4G bands, you should find out what the frequency is. Frequency is the repetition of an event, and it is quantified in radio communication by hertz (Hz).
Since radio waves are used for numerous applications besides 4G (radio broadcasting and Aeronautics as examples), it is important to decide which frequencies must be used for what use. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU allocated each range of frequencies (called bands) to certain uses.
What you should consider as a user of Nokia Lumia 820, is whether it supports the bands present in your area by your local mobile operator or not. The Nokia Lumia 8204G-enabled bands are :
1, 3, 7, 8, 20;.