Making Connections
Internet and Social Networking
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Internet and Social Networking
The following topics describe how to connect to and use the Internet on your phone, and how to
access popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Hangouts.
Data Services General Information (4G LTE and
3G Networks)
The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing
your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Important
: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your phone
is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive
when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your data usage
request.
4G LTE
The 4G enhanced LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater
distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your phone to 4G,
you need to be in an area covered by the 4G enhanced LTE network.
For more information about the availability of 4G in your location, visit
Note
: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors including your
distance to the base station, infrastructure, and other objects through which the signal passes.
Set Your Network Options
1. Tap
>
Tools
>
Settings
>
Networks
tab >
More
>
Mobile networks
>
Network
mode
.
2. Select the desired option.
By default, the phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically
connect to it.
When your phone is connected via 4G, the LTE icon
appears in the status bar.
Note
: The 4G network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your
phone to connect to it.
