Wireless mobile technologies have advanced enormously; one of the main developments is the development of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve definitely encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is Sony Xperia Z3v 4G capable? We will answer these and other questions related to Sony Xperia Z3v 4G technology in the following article.
Does the Sony Xperia Z3v have 4G?
Absolutely, Sony Xperia Z3v has the required hardware and software to support 4G bands.
How can I know whether Sony Xperia Z3v is able to use 4G or not?
It is necessary to check whether your device is 4G-capable before purchasing it. The easiest method is to read your device specifications in your phone package, or in the user guide. If you don’t have the box or lost the user guide, you can check your phone specifications on the official website of the manufacturer or any other reliable website.
The second method is verifying the indication bar. If the Sony Xperia Z3v 4G data is running, you will see a 4G (or an LTE) sign at the top of the device’s screen. Note that the absence of that icon doesn’t necessarily mean that your phone doesn’t support 4G.
Another way is to check the settings: Go to your settings and find network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone has 4G you will find a 4G or an LTE option. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone doesn’t have the technology.
How to switch to 4G on Sony Xperia Z3v?
If you intend to switch on your Sony Xperia Z3v 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might differ a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, choose Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, choose Settings.
3- Under Wireless & networks select “More…”.
4- Tap Mobile networks.
5- Make sure the Mobile data traffic is checked.
6- Tap Network Mode.
7- Choose 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you prefer to turn off 4G then choose a lower network type (such as 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Definition of 4G on Sony Xperia Z3v
Mobile telecommunication technologies evolve by one generation nearly every 10 years. 4G is the fourth one, which was officially introduced in 2009 in South Korea, and years after that it was made present in all inhabited areas. And by “they” we mean all phone carriers around the world.
They follow the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) guidelines. According to the ITU, a 4G tagged technology has fast internet speeds, reaching ten times the speed of 3G internet, and it also has low latency.
A lot of protocols were referred as 4G, such as: LTE, LTE+, and HSPA+.
What are the advantages of 4G on Sony Xperia Z3v?
4G was developed to offer a more reliable internet connection on phones, and that’s clearly what it did. 4G technology offers much stronger downloading and uploading speeds than 3G.
The average 3G speed ranges from 1.5 to 9 Mbit/s, while the average 4G internet speed ranges between 15 to 90 Mbit/s, it can reach as high as 900 Mbit/s.
Another significant criterion of 4G, is its low latency. We can simplify latency and say it’s the time needed to send data or the delay between the action and the actual execution. Reduced latency means a better user experience. 4G has 100% better latency than 3G. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the assistance of the VoLTE standard, 4G now provides better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the capability to surf the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G augmented the use of Sony Xperia Z3v 4G technology, to include better video conferencing, online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
Get to know 4G bands in the Sony Xperia Z3v
4G and other cellular networks use radio waves to transmit data. These waves have different lengths and frequencies. To prevent interference between signals, governments and the ITU decided which regions use which frequencies for 4G.
Each region has been allocated certain frequency intervals termed bands. Band number 7 and band number 28 (for example) are used at the international level.
What you should know as a consumer is that each mobile provider offers certain bands according to the area, and different phones enable different bands. So you should make sure that your Sony Xperia Z3v supports the bands offered by your local carrier.
Here are the Sony Xperia Z3v4G-enabled bands:
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