Cellular technologies have improved enormously, One of the main developments is the rise of 4G technology. It’s a word that you’ve certainly encountered in your daily life, but what is 4G? And is ZTE Obsidian 4G capable? We are going to answer these and other questions related to ZTE Obsidian 4G technology in the following article.
is ZTE Obsidian 4g compatible?
Yes. The ZTE Obsidian has all the requirements to use 4G networks.
How can I know whether the ZTE Obsidian supports 4G or not?
Before buying your phone you want to make sure that it enables 4G. you have so many ways to do it, we will list some of them here. The most obvious option is to check the specifications on the user guide or in the device’s package.
If you don’t have them or you are still lying on your couch trying to choose the perfect device for you, you can do the same on the internet using the device name or model number.
If you intend to check your current phone, just turn on the mobile data, if the ZTE Obsidian 4G data is in use, then you will see immediately a 4G symbol on the top of the screen. You might notice LTE or LTE+ instead of it. However, this method might be misleading if you are not on a 4G offer, or you are out of coverage.
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 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 Obsidian?
If you intend to enable your ZTE Obsidian 4G network, then follow the instructions (it might vary slightly from the settings on your own device):
1- From Home screen, select Apps.
2- From the Apps tab, choose Settings.
3- Tap 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 would like to turn off 4G then choose an inferior network type (such as 3G) or tap Only 5G if it’s possible.
Introduction to 4G technology on ZTE Obsidian
It is the term used to describe the fourth generation wireless technology. It was identified in 2008 by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), an agency that defines the specification of the 4G technology, and previous technologies such as 2G and 3G. 4G now is the main cellular technology adopted by most mobile phones around the world.
4G comes with speeds faster than its ascendant 3G, thus its release increased the use of mobile phones. Presently, phone users can do almost the same tasks that were only achieved on computers before the rise of 4G.
The most famous protocol labeled 4G is LTE and the technologies developed from it (LTE-A for example). Usually, people confuse the two terms. For ZTE Obsidian 4G to be adequate, it should be correspondent to the protocols used by the local mobile network operators.
Why 4G on ZTE Obsidian is important?
4G is a developed technology that drove a lot of potential for users. It offers much more speed than 3G network, while the average speed of 3G is 3Mbit/s, 4G offers an average of 10 Mbit/s.
Another advantage is the low latency. Despite the fact that the difference in Latency is only a few milliseconds, 4G latency made HD web streaming practical, and a much more suitable video games experience.
4G has also clearer voice calls, thanks to the VoLTE standard. It also allows you to check out the internet while making voice calls. All of these advantages are within your reach with ZTE Obsidian 4G technology.
What are 4G bands? and which bands are available in your ZTE Obsidian?
4G and other cellular technologies use radio waves to transfer 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 known as bands. Band number 7 and band number 28 (for example) are used all around the world.
What you should be aware of as a consumer is that each cellular operator provides certain bands according to the area, and different phones enable different bands. So you have to make sure that your ZTE Obsidian supports the bands offered by your local mobile provider.
Here are the ZTE Obsidian 4G enabled bands:
2, 4, 12;.