This is a list of commercial Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks in Asia, grouped by their frequency bands. Some operators use multiple bands and are therefore listed multiple times in respective sections.
Your smartphone may need some help to activate 4G LTE support.
4G LTE is pretty common these days. Odds are your phone supports it. But what if you find you aren’t getting 4G LTE speeds? First, you’ll want to double check your plan and phone do in fact support 4G. After you verify that your phone and network should be on 4G, there’s one other step you can take.
While 4G LTE should automatically activate on its own, in some cases it doesn’t. Thankfully, it’s possible to manually activate 4G speeds on your phone.
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Because some smartphones may have different ways to activiate 4G, we are breaking down the specifics on how access the faster network speeds for a few of the more popular phone makers.
Activate 4G – LG
If you own an LG phone, you can go into the phone’s Settings menu, then tap on the Tethering & Networks option, then tap on the Mobile Network selection. Finally, tap on the Network Mode. If you see LTE listed among the choices, just tap on that to activate LTE 4G and you should be all set.
If, for some reason, the LTE network is not in the Network Mode section, you will have to try something else to activate 4G on the LG phone. First, go to your phone dialer and type in or paste *#*#4636#*#*. Then you should see a menu open up. Tap on the Phone Info option and then go to the Pick Prefered Network Type selection. You then press on the drop down box and select the LTE network option.
Activate 4G – Samsung
In order to activate LTE 4G on a Samsung phone, first go to the Settings menu, then tap on the Connections selection. Scroll down to Mobile Networks, tap on it and then tap on the Network Mode. You should see LTE network selections and just pick the one that is best suited for your wireless network.
Activate 4G – HTC
The way to activate LTE 4G speeds on your HTC phone is similar to the method used for Samsung phones. Go to the Settings menu, then scroll down and tap on Mobile Networks. Tap on that option and then tap on the Network Mode. You should see LTE network selections and you can just pick the best one for your carrier.
Activate 4G – Google Pixel family
If you own a Google Pixel phone, here’s how to activate LTE 4G support. First, swipe up on the home screen and tap on the Settings icon, and then tap on the Network & Internet selection. You should then tap on the Mobile Network menu, and then tap on the Advanced option. Finally, tap on the LTE selection for 4G access.
Activate 4G – Other phones
If you didn’t see your specific phone manufacturer was not mentioned here, don’t fret. The chances are that the methods used to activate LTE 4G on those phones should be pretty similar to the ones we have mentioned in this article.
If you know of any other methods that can activate 4G support for your phone, list them in the comments and we will update this post with that information.
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Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.A key part of any mobile phone specification is its operating frequency bands. The supported frequency bands determine whether a certain handset is compatible with a certain network carrier.
Beside the mobile phone specifications, GSMArena is happy to also provide you with its own country-based frequency band directory. It's not operator-specific and it's helpful if you are choosing a handset to use in your home country or if you are making sure your phone will work in the country you are heading to.
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INDIA
2G capabilities | GSM 900, GSM 1800 |
3G capabilities | UMTS 900, UMTS 2100 |
4G capabilities | LTE 850 (5), LTE 1800 (3), LTE 2100 (1), LTE 2300 (40), LTE 2500 (41) |
2G, first introduced in 1992, is the second-generation of cellular telephone technology and the first to use digital encryption of conversations. 2G networks were the first to offer data services and SMS text messaging, but their data transfer rates are lower than those of their successors.
3G networks succeed 2G ones, offering faster data transfer rates and are the first to enable video calls. This makes them especially suitable for use in modern smartphones, which require constant high-speed internet connection for many of their applications.
4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone communications standards. It is a successor of the 3G and provides ultra-broadband internet access for mobile devices. The high data transfer rates make 4G networks suitable for use in USB wireless modems for laptops and even home internet access.
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