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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, Hangouts, LinkedIn, and more.
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 Sprint 4G 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 the 4G LTE
network, you must be in an area covered by the 4G LTE network.
For more information about the availability of Sprint 4G LTE service 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, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
Set Your Network Options
1. From home, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Mobile networks
>
Network mode
.
2. Select CDMA,
LTE / CDMA
,
GSM / UMTS
, or
Automatic
.
The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it.
When your phone is connected via 4G LTE,
LTE
appears above the signal strength indicator in the
status bar.
Note
: The Sprint networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your
phone to connect to them.