What does it mean when LTE switches to 4G?

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To put it simply, 4G LTE is a term used to describe the type of wireless technology that powers Verizon’s nationwide network, the largest and most reliable wireless network in the United States. 4G LTE is short for “fourth generation long-term evolution.” So it’s actually two terms combined.

Is 4G and LTE are same?

LTE, sometimes known as 4G LTE, is a type of 4G technology. Short for “Long Term Evolution”, it’s slower than “true” 4G, but significantly faster than 3G, which originally had data rates measured in kilobits per second, rather than megabits per second.

What happens when you turn off LTE on iPhone?

But LTE (short for “Long Term Evolution“) isn’t the only kind of cellular data. And if you turn LTE data off (Settings, Cellular, Enable LTE, Off), your iPhone may simply downshift to 3G or even 2G networks. A better reason for turning LTE data off might be that your LTE data connection is too spotty.

What is the LTE icon mean?

VoLTE means Voice over LTE. The icon notifies you that you are now able to phone over LTE. This means, it’s not necessary in order to make a phone call to switch back to 3G (You cannot phone over normal LTE). In short it’s new and better.

What is the LTE symbol on my phone?

VoLTE means Voice over LTE. The icon notifies you that you are now able to phone over LTE. This means, it’s not necessary in order to make a phone call to switch back to 3G (You cannot phone over normal LTE).

Should I disable LTE on my iPhone?

It’s recommended to switch off LTE to save battery and to avoid going over your data plan. It’s up to you weather you wanna take the advice. There really is no need to turn LTE off unless you’re in an area that doesn’t have a very good LTE signal, or you have no LTE available at all.

Why does LTE show up when connected to WiFi?

Those icons just indicate connection state. Even though you’re connected to a WiFi hotspot, it doesn’t disconnect you from LTE. It passes data using WiFi until you disconnect from WiFi or roam outside of a hotspot, then it hands off to LTE.