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Data Services General Information (3G
and LTE 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.
LTE
LTE provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and
delivers data transfer rates of up to 30 Mbps. To connect your phone to the LTE network, you need
access to a LTE base station.
For more information about the availability of LTE in your location, visit
sprint.com/coverage
.
Note:
The availability and range of the LTE network depends on a number of factors including your
distance to the LTE base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal
passes.
Turn LTE On and Connect to the LTE Network
1. Touch
>
Apps
>
Settings
>
More…
>
Mobile networks
>
Preferred
network
type
.
2. Select
LTE (recommended)
. The phone will scan for the LTE network and will automatically
connect to it.
When your phone is connected to the LTE network, the LTE icon (
) appears in the status bar and
tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands displayed
Note:
The 4G network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your
phone to connect to it.
Your User Name
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name, which
is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the
