3G connection networks on Sony Xperia Z are compatible 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.
Can Sony Xperia Z Use 3G Networks?
Please know that 3G network is available on Sony Xperia Z.
How To Setup 3G on Sony Xperia Z ?
To switch On/Off 3G on Sony Xperia Z follow this method:
1) Hit Apps
2) Choose Settings
3) Select More
4) Select Mobile networks
5) Hit Preferred network type
6) Choose WCDMA (preferred)/GSM to switch On 3G.
How to Tell If Your Sony Xperia Z Is 3G?
In fact, there are several manners to identify if 3G function is available on Sony Xperia Z or not. But these two famous ways are working on both iOS and Android operating systems:
Way-1
On the top of your Sony Xperia Z screen you should be able to see if it says 3G.
Way-2
Follow these steps to identify if your Sony Xperia Z is 3G:
1) Dial *#06# on your phone to get Sony Xperia Z IMEI number.
2) Go to www.imei.info, write your IMEI number and select Check.
3) You’ll see a report. Look at the LTE section – it will display all the frequencies that are supported by your phone. 3G service runs on the 2100MHz frequency, so if you find the number 2100, then your Sony Xperia Z is 3G compatible.
Please note that you can always check the phone’s user manual.
Note: LTE Option on mobile setting generally refers to 4G networks.
Technical Information About Sony Xperia Z 3G Network
What is LTE?
Long-Term Evolution (LTE) is a standard for wireless broadband communication used for mobile devices and data terminals. LTE frequencies are:
* 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.
MHz Meaning:
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 handheld phone communications.
What is Band?
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.