Why is there no LTE on iPhone? What is LTE and how to connect high-speed Internet on iPhone

Have you encountered problems setting up the Internet via 3G/LTE or Wi-Fi on your iPhone or iPad, or maybe confused about the APN settings of cellular operators?

In this material we will try to figure out how to configure it correctly and how to solve some difficulties.

Related material: How to set up 3G/LTE Internet on iPhone, iPad

First, we need to set up the Internet on the device. Obviously, for this you must have the corresponding service connected to the operator - mobile Internet. If this has not been done yet, let’s connect it. The service is activated – we follow the path to iPhone settings, iPad.
Settings - Cellular

Here you need to include:

• Cellular data
• Enable 3G/LTE (iPhone only)

Now, in the upper left corner of the status bar of your iPhone, iPad, a 3G/LTE icon will appear, or just the letter “E”, which means there is no signal from 3G/LTE networks and the Internet is working on slow EDGE. If it doesn't work, read on.

APN settings for mobile operators

Sometimes, extremely rarely, you may need to enter or adjust APN settings your operator cellular communications. Usually they are filled in automatically, by the way, MMS settings for iPhone, iPad are also entered there, if you suddenly need them...

We follow the path: Settings – Cellular – Cellular Data Network

Megaphone:

• APN: internet
• Password: [leave blank]

Beeline:

• APN: internet.beeline.ru
• Username: beeline
• Password: beeline

MTS:

• APN: internet.mts.ru
• Username: mts
• Password: mts

TELE 2:

• APN: internet.tele2.ru
• Username: [leave blank]
• Password: [leave blank]

Motive:

• APN: inet.ycc.ru
• Username: motiv
• Password: motiv

BaikalWestCom:

• APN: inet.bwc.ru
• Username: bwc
• Password: bwc

Now everything should work, if it still doesn’t work, then at the very bottom there is a “Reset settings” option, after which you should restart your iPhone or iPad. Then we check whether everything has been filled in correctly automatically, and if it hasn’t been filled in, we fill it out.

And it didn't help? Then the problem is not in the settings of the iOS device; contact the support service of your cellular operator.

How to set up Wi-Fi on iPhone, iPad

If the router is local Wi-Fi networks, which you want to connect to distributes IP addresses automatically, then the process of setting up Wi-Fi on an iPhone or iPad is extremely simple.

You need to go to the following section of the iOS gadget settings:
Settings – Wi-Fi

Here you should have the “Wi-Fi” slider turned on, and below you need to select the network you need. Then simply enter the password for the Wi-Fi network.

If the ip is not distributed automatically by the router or you need to register DNS, then click the button to the right of the network name and switch to the “Static” tab. Here you need to fill out everything in accordance with Wi-Fi settings networks.

Did it happen that Wi-Fi is configured correctly, but the network is not visible or the connection does not occur? In the network settings there is an option “Forget this network” that will solve your problems, you just need to make the settings again.

Not all owners modern phones know how to enable 4G Internet on their Android. For active people who use the capabilities of their smartphone to the maximum, this type of mobile Internet is the most convenient. The data transfer speed allows you to watch movies, listen to music and download archives and documents at speeds of up to 1 Gbit/sec.

Instructions for connecting 4G for different operators

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1. In the “More” subsection you can find the inscription “Mobile networks”. You need to press a button.
2. A Network Type pop-up window will appear on the screen. You will be asked to choose one of the options: LTE, 3G, 2G.
3. Setting up 4G involves selecting the first item.

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Beeline and other operators often receive settings as a message on their phone. If this does not happen, you must enter the parameters manually. In the “Mobile networks” menu, select “Mobile data”, then find “Access points” and create a new one.

The fields that appear on the screen are filled in differently for each operator. In the line with the name enter “Beeline”, “Gdata” (for Megafon subscribers), “Mts”, “Tele2 Internet” or “Yota”. You must also fill out another column. In the “Access point (ARN)” field the address is indicated:

• internet.mts.ru (for those who have made the transition to MTS or use the services of this mobile operator for a long time);
• internet.beeline.ru (if a Beeline card is inserted);
• m.teleru (for setting up the Internet by Tele2 subscribers);
• internet (will help you set up 4G on Megafon);
• yota.ru (for smartphone owners, mobile devices and tablets into which the Iota SIM card is inserted).

The main task of operators is to attract new subscribers and retain old ones. This explains that MTS is trying to develop more profitable tariff plans and other services. On this moment The operator offers its customers to use high-speed 4G Internet. But how to connect 4g to MTS?

Initially, you must select a suitable tariff from the main line of offers. You must have a special SIM card that supports LTE MTS. Buy it at a communication store. Let's look at the details of the settings and analyze the nuances.

The first step is to go to the official MTS website and familiarize yourself with the 4G coverage area. Find yours locality and make sure that this technology works in your region. This doesn't concern major cities. The operator is constantly expanding coverage and improving development.

How to connect 4g Internet to MTS? You must purchase a SIM card that supports LTE technology. Basically, high-speed Internet starts working immediately, without requiring additional steps. But sometimes you need to change some parameters for comfortable work.

Setup can be done via USSD code. Dial on your phone keypad – *424#. Or send an SMS to number 111 with the content – ​​333. As a return message you will receive settings that will change the necessary parameters automatically. If problems arise, you will have to change the settings yourself.

APN Settings

APN is the name of the access point. Required to identify packet data transmission. In other words, this is necessary to access the Internet, so this item needs to be configured correctly. How to do it?

1. Go to your phone settings.
2. Find the tab where the connection parameters are located.
3. Then enter MTS Internet in the name.
4. Enter – internet.mts.ru as an access point.
5. IN next field write – mts.

This is just standard and general description. It is worth considering in detail the issue of connecting to the LTE network on different telephone platforms.

If you use Windows Phone, then you need to do the following:

• Go to settings.
• Go to the “Data transfer” column.
• Click on the add access point button.
• Enter APN – internet.mts.ru.
• As login – mts
• Save the changes and reboot the gadget.

On Android, the presented item is located in the “Access Points (APN)” tab.

How to set up 4G on Android

How to set up 4g MTS on Android:

1. In settings, click "More".
2. The phone will show you additional options. Select Mobile.
3. From the suggested items, click on “Network Type”.
4. Check the first box.

Don't connect to 4G only. Otherwise they won’t be able to reach you. It is recommended to select the automatic mode – 4G\3G\2G.

How to connect 4G on iPhone

To use the presented technology on iPhone, you need to do the following:

• In Settings, find the Cellular tab.
• Go to Data Options.
• "Voice and Data".
• From the proposed options, check the box for LTE.

The tablet is configured in the same way. The exception is the modem. Connect it to USB, wait for the driver to install and click on the connect button on the screen. Mostly standard modems do not include settings. Users will have to enter them themselves.

A few days ago, the Beeline operator completed a dialogue with Apple on the topic of supporting domestic LTE networks on the iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s. Initially, both smartphones had support for domestic 4G networks, but did not function in them, as Apple set a limitation. After signing an agreement with the Beeline operator, it became the first cellular company with LTE support networks.

How to enable 4G on iPhone iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s?

1. First, you need to make sure that your iPhone supports 4G. Based on official data, this includes models A1457/A1530 for iPhone 5s and A1507/A1529 for iPhone 5c. Model A1533 iPhone 5s, specified for operation in the USA, also operates without problems in Beeline’s 4G networks.
2. To enable, you will need a special USIM SIM card, which you can purchase at Beeline offices with your identification document.
3. If you have successfully completed the above points, open the section Settings → General → About device → Software Update. You will be prompted to download updates to your cellular provider options. Agree and wait a couple of minutes until the download completes.

What is the speed of 4G Beeline on iPhone? The speed promised by the Beeline operator is 10-20 Mbit/s, the limit is 74 Mbit/s. However, in reality the speed is probably far from the declared one.

Modern mobile networks allow you to get a high-quality and stable connection to the Internet. Slow EDGE and GPRS are already becoming a thing of the past, modern 3G and 4G are constantly expanding their coverage area, and in the future the introduction of high-speed technology is already being prepared. However, it’s too early to talk about it, but in this article we will look at ways to set up 3G/4G on Android OS.

To set the preferred type of network on which the device will operate, you must perform a number of steps:

Step 1. Run Settings and select " SIM cards and mobile networks»

Step 2. Select the SIM card that will be used to access the Internet

Step 3. Select " Network type»

Step 4. Set the desired network type – 2G/3G/4G

Important to know: In different versions operating system and different shells, the path to these settings may differ. But they are always in the category related to SIM card settings, so finding them will not be difficult. Also instead of 2G/3G/4G Abbreviations may be used GSM/WCDMA/LTE respectively.

How to enable 3G on Android

In the Android OS, the button to turn on the mobile Internet is located on the quick access panel, which appears when the user pulls the “curtain” from the top of the screen down. Just press the button " Mobile Internet" to enable or disable 3G on your phone. Depending on the type of network selected, the corresponding icon will appear in the status bar:

• "E" for 2G

• "H+" or "3G" for 3G

• "4G" for 4G

Important to know: Connecting to mobile networks new generation can greatly reduce the battery life of a smartphone. Therefore, if it is important for you to save battery power, you should not turn on 4G, but it is better to turn off mobile Internet altogether when it is not needed.

Why doesn't 3G work on Android?

Before setting up 3G on Android, make sure that your smartphone supports this type of network. All information on this issue can be found in the documentation supplied with the device or on the Internet.

It is also worth checking whether there is 3G/4G coverage in your city. For example, in the cities of Ukraine the introduction of 4G is only being planned, so it will not be possible to use ultra-fast Internet even if you want to. With coverage areas of the largest Russian operators mobile communications you can check out the following links:

All smartphones automatically receive mobile Internet settings from the network operator, but sometimes the gadget cannot correctly install the necessary options, as a result of which access to the mobile Internet is lost. You can find out how to choose an access point and set the correct settings from our article “How to set up the Internet on Android”.

Conclusion

Most modern mobile devices make it very easy to set up 3G/4G with just a couple of clicks. Therefore, using high-speed mobile Internet should not cause you any difficulties; the main thing is that your cellular operator provides appropriate access services.