3G is the third generation of wireless network technology that gives more speed bandwidth (high data transfer rates) to cellular devices. Although it has been put to extensive use in business market, Sony Xperia XZ3 3G technology was developed firstly for the mobile phones market.
Does Sony Xperia XZ3 Work on 3G Network Mode?
Please note that 3G facility is built-in on Sony Xperia XZ3.
How to Switch to 3G on Sony Xperia XZ3 ?
To switch On/Off 3G on Sony Xperia XZ3 apply this method:
1) Tap Apps
2) Hit Settings
3) Choose Network and Internet
4) Tap Mobile network
5) Select Advanced
6) Tap Preferred network type
7) Choose your network type.
What to Do to Verify If Sony Xperia XZ3 3G Function Exists?
Actually, there are many ways to tell if 3G function is working on Sony Xperia XZ3 or not. However, these two common ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your Sony Xperia XZ3 screen there will be a small icon refers to 3G.
Way-2
Apply these steps:
1) Dial *#06# on your mobile to display Sony Xperia XZ3 IMEI number.
2) Explore www.imei.info, type 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 Sony Xperia XZ3 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 Sony Xperia XZ3 3G Network
What is LTE?
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for cellular 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.
Understanding 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.
Band Meaning:
The band is an interval in the frequency domain, defined 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.