4G was provided years ago in most of the world and it is now recognized as the fastest most spread cellular network. However, there is a lot of confusion surrounding it. And some people still don’t realize its importance.
What is 4g? Is it better than 3G? Is ZTE Blade A601 4G capable? That’s what we are going to talk about in this article, besides everything related to ZTE Blade A601 4G technology.
is ZTE Blade A601 4g compatible?
Yes. 4G is one of the ZTE Blade A601 embedded attributes.
How do you tell whether the ZTE Blade A601 is 4G capable or not?
The safest option to check the presence of 4G network in any phone, is to check the official website, or the official packaging.
Another reliable option is switching on mobile data, and checking whether the phone connects to a 4G network or not, you’ll know that simply by the presence of a 4G or LTE sign in the signal bar.
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 is 4G capable you will find 4G option or LTE. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone isn’t 4G capable.
How to switch to 4G on ZTE Blade A601?
If you need to activate your ZTE Blade A601 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might vary slightly from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, tap Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, tap Settings.
3- Choose More.
4- Choose Mobile networks (or Cellular networks).
5- Select the sim card you want to manage (the one used for data if your device is dual sim).
6- Select Preferred network type.
7- Choose 4G or LTE option.
Note: If you need to turn off 4G then choose an inferior network type (3G for example) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Get to know what is 4G on ZTE Blade A601
4G stands for fourth-generation wireless. This means the fourth generation of mobile communication technology. It was produced after 3G and it comes before 5G. It was first officially released to the public in 2009, and it was made accessible years after all around the world.
Although 4G network is not as fast as 5G, it is way faster than 3G. Currently, it is the speediest technology adopted by most mobile phones all around the world.
ZTE Blade A601 4G technology and 4G in other devices changed how we use phones, it made it possible for users to stream high-quality videos (for example). The good speed of 4G network turned smartphones into computers since smartphone users can do anything possible on computers.
LTE (stands for Long Term Evolution) and LTE-A are the most known 4G standards, and usually, people are confused between them.
Feature of 4G technology on ZTE Blade A601
4G was developed to deliver a more reliable internet connection on mobiles, and that’s exactly what it did. 4G technology presents much better 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 vital criterion of 4G, is its low latency. We can promote latency as the time needed to transfer data or the delay between the action and the actual response. Lower latency means a better user experience. 4G has 100% better latency than 3G. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the help of the VoLTE standard, 4G now offers better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the ability to navigate the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G extended the use of ZTE Blade A601 4G technology, to include better video conferencing, online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are available in your ZTE Blade A601?
Before talking about 4G bands, you should find out what is a frequency. Frequency is the repetition of an event, it is quantified in radio communication by hertz (Hz).
Since radio waves are exploited for multiple reasons besides 4G (radio broadcasting and Aeronautics as examples), it is necessary to identify which frequencies must be used for what reason. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU allocated each range of frequencies (called bands) to specific uses.
What you should consider as a consumer, is whether the ZTE Blade A601 4G bands are the same as the bands present in your area by your local mobile operator or not.