Ways To Make Your Smartphone 4G Connection Faster And Better


Ways To Make Your Smartphone 4G Connection Faster And Better

4G stands for fourth generation. It is the progression of cellular network technology, coming after 3G. ITU defines the quality of the service 4G must be at. Improvement in web surfing, high-definition streaming service, gaming, video calls and IP telephony are some of the applications 4G provides. You will get a better understanding if you take a closer look at your smartphone 4G.

Norway and Sweden saw the first release of LTE or Long Term Evolution standard in 2009. It has now been released all over the planet. There is a wide debate over whether the initial release of 4G technology should be called LTE.

Ways To Make Your Smartphone 4G Connection Faster And Better
Ways To Make Your Smartphone 4G Connection Faster And Better

Mobile 4G Frequencies

Smartphone 4G network uses several frequencies:

  • 700 MHz (Band 28 – Telstra / Optus)
  • 850 MHz (Band 5 – Vodafone)
  • 900 MHz (Band 8 – Telstra)
  • 1800 MHz (Band 3 – Telstra / Optus / Vodafone)
  • 2100 MHz (Band 1 – [a small number of Telstra sites] / Optus [Tasmania] / Vodafone)
  • 2300 MHz (Band 40 – Optus [Vivid Wireless spectrum])
  • 2600 MHz (Band 7 – Telstra / Optus)

700 MHz band became operational with 4G in Australia in December 2014. Testla currently utilises the 850MHz bandwidth as a 3G network. Vodafone uses it as a 4G connection in Australia.

All smartphones these days are mostly equipped with 4G capabilities. This means higher speed of web surfing. You can go on and stream your favourite shows. However, the connection is not consistent in every location. There are ways to boost your smartphone 4G connection.

Your data speed depends on the quality of the network in your area. It also includes the distance of the tower from your location, number of active connections under that tower at any given point of time etc. SIM slot No.1 in several phones gives better speed, they say. If your SIM has not been changed to a new one in a long time better change it to a new 4G one so as to get good speed.

Ways To Make Your Smartphone 4G Connection Faster And Better
Ways To Make Your Smartphone 4G Connection Faster And Better

How To Boost Your Smartphone 4G Connection

Firstly, Check the band of your 4g Handset at mobile phone reviews, news, specifications and more. If your device uses 40 or 41 Band, Jio provides the fastest internet for these bands. If your device has 66 Band, Then all the operator provide good speeds. You need to test the signal limit in your respective areas before taking the sim. Pick the most recommended network in your area. Now, here are the tips that will help you get faster internet.

  • Delete all cache memory in your phone.
  • Keep RAM free, As free RAM provides faster Internet.
  • Make sure your sim card does not have any damages. If any damages, Go and replace your sim.
  • Go to settings and select ‘Mobile Networks’ And select ‘Network Mode’ then select the ‘Top Option’ in this drop-down list.
  • Download lite version of apps. This consumes less 4G, works faster and smoother.
  • If your device has low 4G BAND, consider changing your handset.

4G on smartphones are a staple these days. Consumers are simply waiting for 5G to come out. It will increase surfing speeds further. Of course, the biggest hiccup is you will need to change your phones for new ones.

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