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Choosing network mode for my mobile phone

You can select which network modes your mobile phone can use, eg. 3G or GSM. Your choice determines the data speeds you can achieve.


List view

1. Find "mobile+SIM"

Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
Tap ALL SETTINGS.
Tap mobile+SIM.

2. Select network mode

Tap the field below "Highest connection speed".
3G (UMTS) or 4G (LTE) enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using 2G (GSM).
If you select 4G, your mobile phone automatically switches between the three network modes provided you're within range of a 3G or 4G network.
If you select 3G, your mobile phone automatically switches between 3G and 2G provided you're within range of a 3G network.
If you select 2G, you can't achieve high data speeds.
Tap 2G, 3G or 4G.
3G (UMTS) or 4G (LTE) enables you to achieve higher data speeds than when using 2G (GSM).
If you select 4G, your mobile phone automatically switches between the three network modes provided you're within range of a 3G or 4G network.
If you select 3G, your mobile phone automatically switches between 3G and 2G provided you're within range of a 3G network.
If you select 2G, you can't achieve high data speeds.

3. Return to the home screen

Tap the home icon to return to the home screen.
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