3G connection networks on Sony Xperia X are adequate with services that deliver information at a minimum of 200 Kbps. Mobile broadband speeds of several Mbps are also presented by later 3G releases (sometimes referred to as 3.5G and 3.75G) to smartphones, tablets, and mobile modems in laptop computers.
Is There 3G Technology in Sony Xperia X?
Please note that Sony Xperia X has 3G function.
Enabling 3G on Sony Xperia X
To switch On/Off 3G on Sony Xperia X apply these steps:
1) Swipe up
2) Select Settings
3) Tap Network and Internet
4) Select Mobile network
5) Choose Preferred network type
6) Hit the preferred network.
What to Do to Verify If Sony Xperia X 3G Function Exists?
Because these two methods are applicable on both iOS and Android operating systems, we can consider it as the prime ways to know if Sony Xperia X 3G network is available or not.
Way-1
An icon on the top of the Sony Xperia X screen indicates whether 3G network is available or not.
Way-2
To identify if your Sony Xperia X supports 3G network or not, you can use this method:
1) Dial *#06# on your phone to know Sony Xperia X IMEI number.
2) Browse www.imei.info, then write your IMEI number and select Check.
3) You’ll get a report. Look at the LTE section – it will show all the frequencies that are supported by your Sony Xperia X. 3G service works on the 2100MHz frequency, so if you find the number 2100, then your Sony Xperia X is 3G compatible.
Please note that you can always check the phone’s user manual.
Note: LTE Option on mobile settings commonly refers to 4G network.
Sony Xperia X 3G – More Info
LTE Meaning:
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband connections used for handhelds 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 mobile phone communications.
Understanding 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, broadly we are using bandwidth term to refer to the capacity of a network.