3G communication networks on Sony Xperia L4 are suitable with services that transmit information at a minimum of 200 Kbps. Cellular broadband speeds of several Mbps are also presented by later 3G releases (occasionally referred to as 3.5G and 3.75G) to smartphones, tablets, and mobile modems in laptop computers.
Is 3G available on Sony Xperia L4?
Please know that Sony Xperia L4 has 3G function.
How to Switch to 3G on Sony Xperia L4 ?
To turn On/Off 3G on Sony Xperia L4 follow this procedure:
1) Slide up the bottom menu
2) Select Settings
3) Choose Network and Internet
4) Hit Mobile network
5) Tap Advanced
6) Hit Preferred network type
7) Choose the preferred network.
Steps to Know That 3G Is Available on Sony Xperia L4
Because these two ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems, we can treat it as the prime ways to know if Sony Xperia L4 3G network is available or not.
Way-1
There is an icon on the top of the Sony Xperia L4 screen indicates if 3G network is available or not.
Way-2
To know if your Sony Xperia L4 has 3G network or not, you may use this procedure:
1) Dial *#06# on your mobile to identify Sony Xperia L4 IMEI number.
2) Browse www.imei.info, then write your IMEI number and choose Check.
3) You’ll see a report. Look at the LTE section – it will display all the frequencies that are supported by your Sony Xperia L4. 3G service runs on the 2100MHz frequency, so if you see the number 2100, then your Sony Xperia L4 is 3G compatible.
Please note that you can always check the phone’s user guide.
Note: LTE Option on mobile settings generally refers to 4G network.
More Stuff About 3G on Sony Xperia L4
LTE Meaning:
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband connections used for mobile devices and data terminals. LTE frequencies are:
* 3G networks: 900 MHz and 2100 MHz (band 1 and 39).
* 4G networks: 800 MHz (band 20), 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz (band 7 and 38).
* 5G networks: 700 MHz (band 28) and 3500 MHz (band 78).
Note: LTE Option in mobiles settings generally refers to 4G networks.
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 cellular phone communications.
What is Band?
The band is an interval in the frequency domain, restricted by a lower and upper values of transmission capacity over network communication systems. However, broadly we are using bandwidth term to refer to the capacity of a network.