3. Selecting Network Mode as 4G, 3G or 2G Connectivity
The different network modes can influence the data speeds that your device can achieve.
- Android
- Go to “Settings”
- Under “Network connections”, Select “More Networks”
- Select “Mobile Networks”
- Select “Network Mode”
- Select LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) for 4G/3G/2G, WCDMA/GSM (auto connect)for 3G/2G, WCDMA only for 3G or GSM only for 2G
- If you select LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), your phone automatically switches between the three network modes provided that you're within range of a 4G network.
- If you select WCDMA/GSM (auto connect), your phone automatically switches between the two network modes provided that you're within range of a 3G network.
- If you select WCDMA only, your phone can only connect to 3G networks.
- If you select GSM only, your phone can only connect to 2G networks but you cannot achieve high data speeds.
- iOS
- Go to “Settings”
- Tap on “Cellular”
- If you want to use 4G, make sure “Enable 4G” is switched on. If you just want to connect to our 3G network, make sure “Enable 4G” is switched off.
- Windows
- Go to “Settings”
- Tap on “mobile+SIM” or “cellular+SIM”
- Tap on “Highest Connection Speed” and select either 4G, 3G or 2G
- If you select 4G, your phone automatically switches between the three network modes provided that you're within range of a 4G network.
- If you select 3G, your phone automatically switches between the two network modes provided that you're within range of a 3G network.
- If you select 2G, your phone can only connect to 2G networks but you cannot achieve high data speeds.