How to Check if Your Smartphone Supports 4G LTE Network

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Did my smartphone supportd 4TE network? That's what I hear from some individuals. Wearexcited about the trend in Nigeria 4G telecommunications industry. First, MTN 4G LTE launch was followed by Glo 4G LTE, and more recently Etisalat network providers joined 4G LTE

If you have Android smartphones, Blackberry, iPhone, or Windows Mobile device, you must know if your smartphone support for 4G LTE network. Perhaps thinking about buying a new device, without the right information about what to buy 4G-enabled device, you can just missed.


 4G LTE Network On Android

For users of Android, go to Settings >> Network settings >> The mobile network. It should give you a dropdown menu with mobile standards such as 2G, 3G or LTE (4G). If you do not see 4G or LTE, the smart phone is not compatible with the standard.


4G LTE Network On iphone

In the iPhone, go to Settings> General> Cellular> Enable 4G LTE.



4G LTE network Windows

Windows Phone, go to Settings> Celluar + Sim >greater connection speed and see if LTE is one of the options.


BlackBerry 4G LTE network

Go to Settings >> System >> Network and Mobile Network Connection >> see 4G and 3G and 2G. However, if you use Blackberry Q5 and below, you will not get 4G network services.

Once you have selected LTE and 4G are on a network, the symbol "LTE" appears in the phone's status bar, or to replace or symbols "3G" "H" "2G".

Check the condition 4G LTE phone via Website

Another way to check if your phone supports 4G LTE is through a website. Thank you to http://willmyphonework.net/ who made this possible. Simply copy and paste the link into your web browser address and enter your phone model, country and Phone model  network. Current data and details of the tape on your phone, 4G LTE eligibility status will show you.

Supported Band Frequencies of 4G LTE Networks in Nigeria

1. NTEL supports band 3(1800) and 8(900)Mhz
2. MTN 4G supports band 7(2600MHz)  and 20 (800MHz)
3. Glo 4G supports band 28 (700MHz)
4. Etisalat 4G supports LTE band 3 (1800)MHz

Therefore to use 4G LTE Network, you’ll need to buy a phone that supports the LTE Bands listed above.

PHONS THAT SUPPORTS 4G LITE

Samsung devices that support 4G LTE

• Samsung S6 edge
• Samsung S7

Lenovo Smartphones that support 4G LTE

• Lenovo A2010
• Lenovo Vibe P1m
• Lenovo Vibe X3

Infinix Smartphones that support 4G LTE

• Infinix X600
• Infinix Note 2
• Infinix Zero 3

Blackberry devices that support 4G LTE

• Blackberry Q5
• Blackberry Q10
• Blackberry Z10
• Blackberry Z30

Huawei Smartphones that support 4G LTE

• Huawei P8
• Huawei Mate 8
• Huawei Mate 7
• Huawei GR3

Sony Mobile Phones that support 4G

• Sony Z5 Compact, Dual, and Premium
• Sony Z3
• Sony C4

Tecno Device that Support 4G LTE

• TECNO C5
• TECNO Phantom 5
• TECNO BOOM J8

Apple iPhones series that support 4G LTE

• iPhone 5
• iPhone 6
• iPhone 7

If your smartphone supports 4G LTE network and wasn’t listed, kindly leave a comment below stating your device brand and model.