4G was deployed years ago in most of the globe and it is now considered the fastest most diffused mobile network. However, there is a lot of misconception surrounding it. And some people still don’t understand its significance.
What is 4g? Is it better than 3G? Is ZTE Blade A7 4G enabled? That’s what we are going to talk about in this article, besides everything related to ZTE Blade A7 4G technology.
is ZTE Blade A7 4g enabled?
The answer is yes. ZTE Blade A7 is able to use 4G network technology.
How can I know whether the ZTE Blade A7 is able to use 4G or not?
It is important to check whether your device is 4G enabled before purchasing it. There are various methods to do so, The easiest option is to read your phone specifications in your phone package, or in the manual. If you don’t have the package or lost the user guide, you can see your phone criteria on the official website of the manufacturer or any other credible website.
The second option is verifying the signal bar. If the ZTE Blade A7 4G data is turned on, you will see a 4G (or LTE) sign at the top of the phone’s screen. Note that the absence of that icon doesn’t mean necessarily that your phone doesn’t support 4G.
Another way is to check the settings: Go to your settings and look for network mode, usually as follows: Settings > Cellular (or Mobile Data) > Cellular Data Options (or Mobile Data Options). If your phone is 4G enabled you will find 4G option or LTE. If you don’t see either of them, then your smartphone doesn’t support the standard.
How to switch to 4G on ZTE Blade A7?
If you need to turn on your ZTE Blade A7 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might change a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, tap Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, choose Settings.
3- Choose Network & Internet.
4- Choose Mobile network.
5- Choose Advanced.
6- Select preferred network type.
7- Choose the sim card you want to manage (the one used for data if your device is dual sim).
8- Choose 4G or LTE.
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.
Introduction to 4G technology on ZTE Blade A7
Mobile telecommunication technologies evolve by one generation almost in every 10 years. 4G is the fourth one, which officially unleashed in 2009 in South Korea, and years after that it was made present in all populated areas. And by “they” we mean all phone network operators around the globe.
They follow the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) specifications. According to the ITU, a 4G marked technology has fast internet speeds, reaching ten times the speed of 3G internet. And it has also low latency.
A lot of protocols were labelled 4G such as: LTE, LTE+, and HSPA+.
Why 4G on ZTE Blade A7 is important?
4G has all the functionalities of 3G at more speed. It provides download speeds of around 14 Mbps up to speeds as high as 150 Mbps, five times more than 3G. And it allows more than ten times the uploading data speeds of 3G, starting from 8Mbps up to 50 Mbps.
Low latency is another feature, it ranges from 60ms to 98 ms, Despite the fact that it’s only a few milliseconds lower than 3G, it is very significant for some use cases such as video conferencing or online gaming, and other real-time interactions.
The development of VoLTE standard added another feature to 4g technology which is the ability to make phone calls and navigate the internet in parallel, with even more suitable voice quality. All of these advantages are within your reach with ZTE Blade A7 4G technology.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are supported on the ZTE Blade A7?
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 used for several reasons besides 4G (television broadcasting and satellite communication as examples), it is vital to decide which frequencies must be used for what use. Otherwise, radio waves will contradict, and it would be a mess.
Governments and ITU designated each range of frequencies (called bands) to certain uses.
What you should consider as a user of ZTE Blade A7, is whether it supports the bands offered in your area by your local cellular operator or not. The ZTE Blade A7 4G enabled bands are :
1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41;.