Wireless mobile technologies have developed enormously, One of the main developments is the rise of 4G technology. It’s a term that you’ve certainly faced in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is ZTE Maven 2 4G enabled? We are going to answer these and other questions related to ZTE Maven 2 4G technology in the following article.
is ZTE Maven 2 4g eligible?
Yes. 4G is one of the ZTE Maven 2 embedded features.
Checking the availability of 4G on ZTE Maven 2
Before buying your device you want to make sure that it supports 4G. you have so many methods to do it, we will list some of them here. The most obvious option is to check the criteria on the manual or in the phone’s box.
If you lost them or you are still lying at home trying to pick the best phone for you, you can do the same on the internet using the device name or model number.
If you want to verify your current phone, just turn on the cellular data, if the ZTE Maven 2 4G data is on, then you will notice immediately a 4G sign on the top of the display. You might see LTE or LTE+ instead of it. However, this way might be deceptive if you didn’t activate a 4G plan, or you are out of coverage.
Another way is to check the settings: open your settings and fetch 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 4G option or LTE. If you don’t see 4G or LTE, then your smartphone isn’t 4G enabled.
How to switch to 4G on ZTE Maven 2?
If you need to turn on your ZTE Maven 2 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might change a bit from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, choose Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, choose Settings.
3- Move to All settings.
4- Choose Dual SIM settings.
5- Choose Network mode.
6- Select the sim card you want to manage (the one used for data if your device is dual sim).
7- Select 4G or LTE.
Note: If you intend to turn off 4G then choose a lower network type (e.g. 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
What is 4G on ZTE Maven 2?
4G describes cellular network technology. It was defined by the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) and provided by wireless carriers. To name a system 4G it should meet some criteria.
The ‘G’ in 4G stands for generation, and 4 means the fourth one, following 3G and preceding 5G. 4G networks have to deliver internet speeds much better than 3G, they also offer low latency, which is essential for some uses such as gaming services.
The most prevalent protocols determined by ITU as a 4G are HSPA+ and LTE. ZTE Maven 2 4G and 4G in most devices today use one or both of them, which makes 4G the fastest most utilized cellular network.
Feature of 4G technology on ZTE Maven 2
4G was established to deliver a more reliable internet connection on phones, and that’s exactly what it did. 4G technology grants you much higher downloading and uploading speeds than 3G.
The average 3G speed is around 1.5 to 9 Mbit/s, while the average 4G internet speed is between 15 to 90 Mbit/s, it can achieve as high as 900 Mbit/s.
Another prominent criterion of 4G, is its low latency. We can simplify latency and say it’s the time needed to transfer data or the delay between the action and the actual execution. Reduced latency means a better user experience. 4G Latency is better than 3G by double. The average 4G latency is 50 ms.
With the assistance of the VoLTE standard, 4G now grants better voice quality in phone calls and gives users the capability to navigate the internet while making calls.
All of these advantages combined with the low cost of 4G widened the use of ZTE Maven 2 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 Maven 2?
A 4G band is a range of frequencies used by mobile network operators. Why this matters to you? It matters because each telecommunications company uses special bands corresponding to the area. And not all phones support all 4G bands, so you should assure that your ZTE Maven 2 supports the bands present in your area.
It’s hard to standardize the bands worldwide, because each government uses different bands for different radio transactions aside from 4g (such as aeronautics and radio broadcasts). Despite this, the ITU segmented the world into 3 regions and bands for each region.
The ZTE Maven 2 4G enabled bands are:
2, 4, 5, 12;.