Why does my phone say LTE?

LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is sometimes referred to as 4G LTE. It's a standard for wireless data transmission that allows you to download your favorite music, websites, and video really fast—much faster than you could with the previous technology, 3G.
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Why does my phone say LTE instead of 4G?

If your phone says LTE instead of 4G, you are connected to an LTE network. In the early days of 4G, some carriers put out a faster version of 3G – 3G+ if you would – and marketed it as 4G. Hence, most carriers nowadays display 4G LTE or LTE instead of just 4G to indicate true 4G rather than the faster version of 3G.
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Should LTE be on or off?

For the vast majority of iPhone users, just keep LTE on, the performance is so superior to the other networks that turning it off, even if it may save some battery life, is not worth the speed reduction.
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Why is my phone showing LTE?

Presently, 4G LTE is the most advanced 4G option available. When your smartphone (that supports LTE) connects to 4G LTE, just know that you are receiving the maximum data speed possible with your service provider, giving you access to excellent performance capabilities and download speeds.
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How do I get out of LTE mode?

On your iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options and tap Enable LTE or Settings > Mobile Data and tap Enable LTE. If your carrier supports Voice over LTE (VoLTE), you'll see these options: Off: Turns off LTE.
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Is LTE the same as Wi-Fi?

Simply put, LTE means the tablet supports 4G connectivity besides Wi-Fi. With a 4G-enabled tablet and a data plan, you'll get full internet access without needing to stay within the range of a Wi-Fi hotspot. On the other hand, a Wi-Fi-only tablet means you can only connect to the internet via Wi-Fi.
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Is LTE using my data?

LTE and 4G are types of connections. They do not use Data, they allow your apps and services on the iPhone or iPad to use the Data access.
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Is LTE better than 4G?

In laymans terms, the difference between 4G and LTE is that 4G is faster than LTE. The reason for this is that 4G meets the technical standards designated for it whereas LTE data transfer speed standard is merely a stopgap measure standard devised until actual 4G speed is realized.
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How do I switch from LTE to 4G?

Activate 4G LTE on stock Android 12 devices by going to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Preferred network type, and select 4G (or 5G, which also activates 4G).
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What does LTE on Iphone mean?

LTE stands for Long Term Evolution. It's a term used for the particular type of 4G that delivers a fast mobile Internet experience. You'll usually see it called 4G LTE (often found in the corner of your phone screen, where you see the classic service “bars”).
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Does it cost more to use LTE?

1 GB of data costs the same no matter the network, but a faster 4G LTE network requires more data. From a buyer's perspective that could cost more, suggested GigaOm's Kevin C. Tofel explained following the iPad with 4G LTE release.
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What does Samsung LTE mean?

Long Term Evolution (LTE) is a 4G wireless communication standard that's designed to provide the fastest internet speeds for smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices.
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What LTE data means?

LTE stands for Long Term Evolution and is sometimes referred to as 4G LTE. It's a standard for wireless data transmission that allows you to download your favorite music, websites, and video really fast—much faster than you could with the previous technology, 3G. Play video.
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Is LTE internet good?

LTE internet is more affordable and has better data plans than satellite internet, but it's not as fast as most cable internet services.
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Is LTE better than 5G?

With 5G, networks can move vast amounts of data more efficiently than with 4G LTE. That means: Faster speeds to download movies and shows or video chat on the go. More connected devices with a faster signal at large events.
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Why does my iPhone show LTE instead of Wi-Fi?

Cellular Always Overrules Wi-Fi:

If it is showing LTE - then that means Cellular data is enabled. So, even if Wi-Fi is enabled along with Cellular, then Cellular is what will always be used. It will flip to Wi-Fi if and when Cellular is lost. This is because Cellular always overrules Wi-Fi.
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Is LTE same as 4G?

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.
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Is LTE better than 3G?

In theory, LTE can be up to ten times faster than 3G. In practice, the actual network speed will vary based on network load and signal strength. Even if LTE does not meet its theoretical speed, it is still much faster than 3G.
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Why does my phone say LTE instead of 5G Verizon?

About 5G Nationwide

When you're using data in an area not covered by 5G Nationwide, your device automatically shifts to our 4G LTE network. Visit our Verizon 5G network coverage map.
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How do I turn off LTE on my Android?

How to Switch Off LTE on Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus
  1. Switch on your Samsung Galaxy S9.
  2. Navigate to your Home screen.
  3. Then swipe down from the top of your screen to open the Notifications.
  4. Tap the icon that looks like a gear to open Settings.
  5. Go to Connections.
  6. Tap Mobile Networks.
  7. Tap Network Mode.
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How fast is LTE internet?

4G LTE vs.

Verizon 4G LTE wireless broadband is 10 times faster than 3G — able to handle download speeds between 5 and 12 Mbps (Megabits per second) and upload speeds between 2 and 5 Mbps, with peak download speeds approaching 50 Mbps. Cable speeds vary, but 4 to 12 Mbps are common.
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Will LTE phones work on 5G?

The growth of 5G networks doesn't mean 4G is going away. Mobile carriers will use existing 4G LTE networks to provide their customers' cell service well into the next decade. 5G networks will work with 4G — not outright replace it. The upshot is that 5G-capable cell phones will still use 4G technology.
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Does LTE use more data than WiFi?

People with access to an LTE connection consume more mobile data than those with 3G connections, and they appear to rely less on WiFi.
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Which is better LTE or WiFi?

The differences

Speed: The standard data transfer speed for Wi-Fi is between 11Mbps to 1Gbps depending on its specifications. LTE, on the other hand, offers data transfer speeds between 100 Mbps and 1Gbps.
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Why is my ATT showing LTE?

Because LTE is the main network for ATT. If you have a phone that is not VoLTE compliant that is why you got the message.
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