How do I check if a device is 3G, 4G non-VoLTE, 4G VoLTE or 5G?
To prepare for the 3G network shutdown, your device will need to support 4G or 5G, and VoLTE (Voice over LTE/HD calling/4G voice) for uninterrupted data and voice services.
Note that some 4G devices lack VoLTE, limiting voice calls over 4G networks and are known as 4G non-VoLTE. Also, most 5G phones support 4G VoLTE, due to backward compatibility.
To determine whether your current device is 3G, 4G non-VoLTE, 4G VoLTE or 5G you can check;
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Manufacturer information:
- Contact your mobile device manufacturer for information about the network capabilities of your device.
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Device specifications:
- Search for your phone model online to find its specifications on the manufacturer's website or on trusted tech review sites.
- Look for terms like "3G", "4G LTE", "VoLTE" or "5G" in the network specifications.
- If you see "5G", "VoLTE" or a similar indication, your phone is likely using Voice over LTE.
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Device settings:
- For Android: Go to 'Settings' > 'About phone' > 'Network' or 'Status'.
- For iOS: Go to 'Settings' > 'General' > 'About'.
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Network indicators:
- Check the network indicator on your phone’s status bar for icons like "3G", "4G" or "LTE".
- If you see "5G", "VoLTE" or a similar indication, your phone is likely using Voice over LTE.
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Test VoLTE features:
- Make a call and see if you can use data services with 4G or 5G during the call to determine if your phone supports VoLTE.
- If you can use 4G or 5G data while on a call, your device is likely to be using VoLTE, as non-VoLTE phones switch to 3G and cannot sustain high-speed data while on a call.
Remember, you'll need a 4G VoLTE or 5G device to continue using both voice and data once 3G network services are switched off.
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