Mobile technologies have progressed enormously, One of the main developments is the rise of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve definitely faced in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Oppo U3 4G enabled? We are going to answer these and other questions related to Oppo U3 4G technology in the following article.
Does Oppo U3 have 4G?
Yes. 4G is one of the Oppo U3 embedded attributes.
How can I know whether the Oppo U3 supports 4G or not?
It’s not rocket science to figure out whether your phone is 4G capable, but it’s still vital to know how to do it. Because you don’t want to be left over with a phone lacking an essential technology nowadays.
You can check the information directly by googling the phone name or model number, and checking on the official website of the manufacturer or any other dependable site. If you are a classic person, you can check the manual or the device package.
Another easy method is checking the indication bar while the cellular data is on, if the Oppo U3 4G data is on, then you will notice a 4G or LTE symbol there. If it’s not present then you should consider another way.
Another way is to check the settings: open your settings and look for network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone supports 4G you will find 4G option or LTE. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone isn’t 4G enabled.
How to switch to 4G on Oppo U3?
If you need to switch on your Oppo U3 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might differ slightly from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, tap Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, choose Settings.
3- Choose Mobile Networks.
4- Select Network Mode.
5- Select 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you prefer to switch off 4G then choose an inferior network type (such as 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Introduction to 4G technology on Oppo U3
4G is the fourth generation of wireless technologies, it comes just after 3G and before 5G. Although 5G is considered the fastest technology existing in the world, 4G is still the fastest most widespread technology.
4G comes with fast uploading and downloading speeds, exceeding the previous 3G technology, and it also comes decreased latency, allowing users to try much more activities using their mobiles, things such as live conferencing.
To be more specific, 4G is a designation named by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and it is also a commercial term used by mobile network operators to promote a set of protocols used in their networks.
One of the most famous protocols is LTE and LTE-Advanced, So for Oppo U3 4G to be useful, it should be correspondent with the protocols used by the local telecommunications companies.
What are the advantages of 4G on Oppo U3?
4G outruns the previous generation in terms of speed and latency. It offers 10 times higher downloading and uploading internet speeds. The average 3G speed is around 5 Mbit/s, and the average 4G speed is about 50 Mbit/s.
In terms of latency, 3G offers a 100 ms latency, on the other hand, 4G has half of that, meaning 50 ms, which is better since latency is a time delay between the sender and the receiver. Although the difference is only 0.05 seconds, it translates to an enormous advantage in live interactions, such as gaming experiences and live broadcasting.
VoLTE is a protocol that gave 4G a boost. It allows users to have better voice calls and use the internet while speaking on cellphone. These advantages make Oppo U3 4G technology a great tool in your pocket.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are available in the Oppo U3?
A 4G band is a range of frequencies used by mobile network operators. Why this matters to you? It matters because each phone carrier uses distinct bands corresponding to the area. And not all phones support all 4G bands, so you should guarantee that your Oppo U3 supports the bands present in your area.
It’s hard to standardize the bands on a global scale, because each government uses different bands for different radio transactions aside from 4g (such as aeronautics and radio broadcasts). Despite this, the ITU segmented the world into 3 regions and bands for each region.
The Oppo U3 4G supported bands are:
38, 39, 40, 41;.