Apple has established itself as a high-quality company, which from year to year continues to delight its users with pleasant gifts, so in January of this year, in Russia, the Lte network became available, also often referred to as the usual 4G Internet among people.

This network increases the speed of the Internet several hundred times, compared with 3G, which allows you to use the speed up to 3.6 mb / s.

So the average speed of the lte network is about 350 Mb / s, which gives it an advantage, because you can use the Internet without any delays on your favorite gadget. Of the 2 currently existing coatings in Russia, LTE technology certainly wins, both in speed and reliability. It is worth noting the fact that the first network earned lte beeline, which gave rise to the spread of this network to iPhones.

But, the main question asked by users of Apple technology is how to set up your iPhone so that it receives the lte signal. It should be understood that 4G Internet technology, appeared several years ago, and only today, it began to spread in Russia, the first thing you need to ask your operator is if the LTE network is supported in your city. Of course, if you live in the regional center or the capital, then you can easily access this network.

Customization

Then how to enable lte on iphone 5s? Everything is quite simple, first you need to check how the settings of the operator’s network on the device are configured. First, you should check the Internet settings and their status that your mobile operator provides you with.

To check this parameter, you need to go to the cellular section and make sure that you have 3G / Lte modes turned on. If the setting turned out to be incorrect, and this mode is not turned on, do not worry, this problem is easy to fix. To do this, you again need to go to Settings, then - Cellular.

  This section must include in order:

1. Cellular data.
2. Enable 3G / Lte mode.

After you have activated the settings, you should enable data transfer and check if it works. Turning it on, you should see in the upper corner the inscription above the reception scale, which will be written with the letter E, or 3G / Lte. If you don’t have Internet at all, you should check its access to the area where you are, or take your phone to a service center to check the body of the transmission module, which is responsible for the Internet in your phone.

If, however, everything is fine with your phone, then most likely your APN network is not configured, which depends on your mobile operator. Also, do not forget to upgrade your iOS to the latest available version, because it is an important component of connecting to the lte network.

Mobile network setup

Most often, if the Internet network cannot be turned on on an iPhone, it is most likely connected with the APN package, which is responsible for receiving data from the Internet. Turning on and configuring this package does not take you much time, you literally need only a few minutes to connect it.

The data that you need to enter in the APN settings fields is individual, because all mobile operators have different data, and if you enter the wrong data, then your Internet simply will not work. In this article we will provide information on filling in the APN fields of the most popular operators in our country.

To configure the APN connection, proceed as follows: Settings-further-Cellular communication-further-Cellular data transmission.

  Next, enter the information of the telephone operator that provides you with the services:

MTS

• APN: internet.mts.ru
• Username: mts
• Password: mts

Beeline

• APN: internet.beeline.ru
• Username: beeline
• Password: beeline

Megaphone

• APN: internet
• Password: [leave blank]

Tele2

• APN: internet.tele2.ru
• Username: [leave blank]
• Password: [leave blank]

BaikalWestCom

• APN: inet.bwc.ru
• Username: bwc
• Password: bwc

Motive

• APN: inet.ycc.ru
• Username: motiv
• Password: motiv

After the phone’s settings have been done, you should check the 3G or lte network is turned on, if you don’t have one, then you need to restart your phone and do everything written again, again checking the connection to the Internet connection. If, all attempts turned out to be futile and did not bring results, then you should contact a specialist at the nearest service center of your operator.

A few tapas on the screen - and you are using fast internet.

4G networks are much faster than 3G. If you use an iPhone and are connected to a tariff with high-speed Internet access, web pages should load instantly and videos on YouTube play without delay. Alas, sometimes not everything works as expected. Today we’ll show you how to enable 4G LTE on your iPhone, check the connection status and fix possible problems.

Not all iPhones support 4G. If you have an iPhone 4S or older, you cannot use this data transfer standard. The list of compatible models is as follows:

• iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone SE
• iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus
• iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus
• iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max

Owners who find their iPhone on the list can go to settings and enable 4G.

Step 1.  Open the "Settings" - "Cellular" menu.

Step 2  Make sure cellular data is turned on: the switch should be green. After that, go to the "Data Options" menu.

Step 3  Move the switch next to the “On LTE ”to the right. That's all, you are connected to high-speed Internet.

Tip: In the same menu, you can enable the "Data Saver" function. It allows applications on the iPhone to spend less traffic on background updates and other processes necessary for the correct operation and display of content.

The function will be useful to users with tariffs that have a limit on the use of LTE. Note that while iOS 13 is in beta testing, not all applications can save user traffic.

How to check 4G LTE status and fix network connectivity issues

When LTE or 4G is displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen - everything is OK, you are connected to the fast Internet. If there is no label, the web pages load slowly or do not open at all, try restarting the iPhone one by one and resetting the network settings.

How to reset network settings

Step 1.  Open the menu “Settings” - “Basic” - “Reset” and select the option “Reset network settings”.

The pace of progress over the years is faster - every day, here and there - new technologies, new devices, new theories ... And even an advanced person today is hard to keep track of all the innovations that are streaming down on him like from a cornucopia.

You don’t have to go far for an example - here the user climbs through the settings of his beloved “apple” smartphone and suddenly notices the cryptic phrase “Enable LTE” and, of course, those who are curious in life have a question - what kind of LTE is this?

We are happy to help those who are drawn to knowledge - in this article we will tell you all about LTE (LTE) - what kind of technology it is, how to connect it, how to disconnect, configure it, and why it may not work on this or that iPhone.

LTE in the iPhone 5S is, in fact, the same as LTE in the general sense of the word, or rather, in the general sense of this abbreviation.

LTE (stands for Long-Term Evolution, the literal translation is “long-term development”) is new wireless communications standard . Well, simply put, LTE is more high speed and perfect follower   already, of course, known to all 3G . This is why this standard is often referred to as 4G or the fourth generation communications standard.

The main advantage of LTE

So, by turning on 4G on the iPhone, you get access to a more advanced data transfer standard, which has a lot of advantages compared to the 3G interface, but if we talk about the advantages that are obvious to the user, this internet data exchange at higher speeds.

If 3G provides the maximum speed of surfing on the World Wide Web - 5 Mbit / s, then the new communication standard is able to give out all 100! But. Of course there is a but. In reality, operators are reducing the potential of 4G to 20 Mbit / s in order to avoid network congestion. However, quadrupling the speed is also good, right?

On the other hand, of course, you also need to understand that 5 Mbit / s for 3G and 20 Mbit / s for 4G are the maximum possible data speeds that imply almost ideal reception conditions. So in a "harsh" reality, users work at much lower speeds. However, one way or another, 4G remains the more “nimble” standard.

Why is LTE not enabled by default?

Probably, in this place you had a reasonable question - so if the 4G standard is faster, why should it be activated separately, why Apple does not make it enabled by default. But the point is in some features of the development of LTE in Russia.

Our telecom operators are slightly behind the leading countries in the development of data transmission standards, and when in the USA, for example, 4G networks were already introduced with might and main, we still did not have high-quality 3G coverage. Today, with the third communication standard, everything seems to be not bad, then LTE, of course, is far from everywhere.

What is fraught with this state of affairs? Imagine LTE is always on, and you are in an area where there is no network of this standard. Your smart phone, of course, will automatically transfer you to a 3G network, but at the same time “tirelessly” will work on finding 4G. Is it necessary to say that this endless search does not frailly additionally load the battery, which is already a weak spot in modern powerful smartphones?

So it is better for Russian users, of course, to use the fourth standard network only in those places where it is definitely present. Then you get a gain in speed, and the battery will not be consumed faster than we would like.

However, in fairness, it is worth saying that the problem "does not catch LTE" is faced not only by Russian users, but also by many other countries. Yes, strictly speaking, even in such advanced America, 4G can not be found everywhere.

And yet, we still have to pay tribute to our telecom operator, because in order to develop this standard in Russia faster, the avid competitors of the "Big Three" even conclude joint agreements on the partnership construction of stations for serving 4G and their collective use.

How to enable LTE on iPhone 5S?

Turning on iPhone 5S LTE is very simple - you just need to move the slider opposite the line “Turn on LTE” to the active position (there is a slider at “address” - “Settings” / “Cellular communication”).

How to disable 4G? Just make the slider inactive again.

The answer to the question of how to configure 4G on the iPhone 5S is also simple - additional LTE network configuration on the iPhone 5S is not required. If after switching on 4G did not appear, read the section of this article "What if LTE does not work?"

By the way, 5S is not the only "five" that can work with the new communication standard. Apple iPhone 5 and iPhone 5C also support LTE. How to enable 4G on them? Just like on the iPhone 5S. Just keep in mind that the “Enable LTE” slider is in the menu, your smartphone must be updated to at least iOS 8.

What about the more “younger” iPhones? iPhone SE, sixes and, of course, sevens ... Does LTE function on them? Of course! Well, iPhone 4S and older models of i-smartphones with LTE do not work.

What models of iPhone 5S / 5C / 5 smartphones support the Russian LTE network?

Well, you ask, aren't all iPhone 5S / 5C / 5 boasting LTE support? Is it really necessary to pay extra for models working with 4G networks? Not. This is a completely different matter.

The frequencies on which LTE operates in different countries are different, because first the relevant government department distributes the ranges to the special services and the military, and only the “remnants” are offered to the operators. So the operators work in different countries with different "balances".

Well, you say, why not provide the iPhone with a multi-band receiver that covers all LTE bands in the world and switches between them. Yes, of course, this can be done, but such a receiver will be very expensive, which, in turn, will affect the cost of the smartphone. And since an iPhone is already not a cheap phone, several models are configured for a number of ranges, and not just one universal version.

That's why when buying an iPhone 5S outside of Russia (as well as an iPhone 5 / 5C model), you should always check if the model supports Russian LTE frequencies.

So, which iPhone 5S models support LTE in Russia?

The Russian 4G range is on the 5S - A1457, A1530 (some Russian operators are already working with the A1453 and A1533 models, however the 57th and 30th models are a more reliable option).

As for the models 5C and 5, they, respectively, are as follows: A1507, A1529 and A1429.

To find out which iPhone model is in front of you, you can see its code on the box in which the smartphone is delivered, but it’s more reliable, of course, to look in the Settings menu (General / About this device / Standards) of the device.

What iPhone 6 / 6S / SE / 7 models support LTE?

Well, if we talk about the “sixes”, iPhone SE and the current flagship Apple - iPhone 7, then we have good news, any model of these versions of the i-smartphone will work with Russian LTE frequencies.

Years of development of the standard, the close cooperation of operators around the world and the "apple" giant have led to the fact that it was possible to find the most common ranges, they pass under the codes - 7 and 20, the whole "big three" today work with these ranges, and all sixth models and seventh iPhones, as well as SE support these ranges.

What if LTE does not work?

So, we figured out which models support LTE, and now it's time to figure out what to do and how to configure 4G on the iPhone 5S and on any other if it does not work.

First, make sure that

• your iPhone model supports LTE frequencies for Russia
• you are in 4G zone
• you use a new type of SIM card that works with LTE
• the correct operator settings are indicated on your smartphone.

In the first two cases, of course, you can enable 4G on the iPhone, but it does not make sense, the network will not appear anyway.

As for other situations - let's figure out what can be done here.

If you are not sure that you have a new type of SIM card, you should contact your operator’s office and clarify this point. In the event that the SIM is out of date, they will give you a new one for free, and LTE will be supported.

If you know for sure that your SIM is new, you are in the LTE zone and your model supports 4G, then the problem is most likely in an incorrectly configured network. In this case, you need to reset the settings ("Settings" / "Basic" / "Reset" / "Reset network settings"), order new ones from the operator and restart the smartphone. After that, the network connection should be successful. Otherwise, you have problems with the iPhone itself and you need to contact the service.

By the way! For a long time, iPhone 5 users experienced connection problems, due to the fact that at the time of its release it was still not entirely clear at what frequencies Russian LTE would work.

As a result, models for our market received receivers operating at frequencies that were completely inappropriate for us, but over time, operators launched 4G and at iPhone 5 for the Russian market. The first such operator was the little-known Motive, and only then the Big Three got down to business.

To summarize

LTE is a promising and promising standard, this is evidenced by the huge desire of operators to develop it - even the Big Three is decided on partnerships. However, while for Russia, the coverage area still leaves much to be desired, however, it is nice that the iPhone, already starting with the 5th model, has LTE support.

So far, of course, it’s better not to enable this option for permanent operation, so as not to waste the battery in vain, but in areas of reliable reception, why not “surf” the network at impressive speeds.

How to enable and make LTE work on iPhone, iPad

Many owners of the popular Apple products face a dilemma - how to force LTE to work on the iPhone (read Apple). Previously, we have already examined the options - and. But as time shows, the era of iPhones has not yet passed and new, improved versions of these mobile gadgets appear on the market with enviable constancy.
Before urgently trying to get your iPhone to work on the LTE network, let's try to help you not make irreparable errors:

How to pinpoint your iPhone brand

Although for some users this item may seem superfluous, we recall that the performance on 4G Internet depends on the exact brand of your smartphone. In order to perform this procedure, just read the data on the back cover:

As you can see in the photo of the popular Chinese version of the apple gadget, the A1662 model is presented. Buying, thus, products intended for other countries, you need to understand that the frequency range sometimes varies in different states, which leads to inconvenience when trying to connect mobile devices in neighboring states.

What are the LTE frequencies of operators in Russia

More precisely, the frequency distribution in the photograph -

What iPhone models will work in LTE networks in Russia

Mobile communications and network ranges are being actively mastered by Russian telecom operators. But before understanding the question - What model ???, we recall that of the universal - already built LTE networks in Russia, the most common is band 7 (3GPP) used by Yota. Therefore, rest assured - buying products with support with exactly this frequency classification can safely go to LTE - a trip to Russia.

Apple iPhone 6.7 is a universal device that amazes its customer not only with increased speed capabilities but also with “omnivorousness”:

  Starting with the sixth version of the “apple” gadget, 4G-omnivorous has become one of the company’s most pleasant innovations. Now you don’t have to think too much (buying an iPhone anywhere in the world) - Will it work?

How to force iPhone, iPad to work in LTE network

If the high-speed capabilities of 2G-3G networks of local telecom operators no longer meet your needs, you can switch and force LTE to Apple.

Although the author of this video we persuaded for a long time that LTE is faster than 3G, we could not do this. Having shown the network selection settings in iOs of his iPhone, he remained unconvinced that the third-generation network is faster and more stable.

How to enable 4G on an iPhone, every user of modern Apple phone models who have switched or want to switch to the fourth-generation communication format should know. You can change the standard quite simply: if you previously used 3G, then the first thing you need to check for compatibility is the SIM card and the gadget itself. If support is possible, it is enough to carry out the inclusion of the standard using simple steps. If the SIM card does not fit, then it can be changed in the official operator center with saving the number. And finally, the most expensive - if the iPhone does not have the ability to work in fourth-generation technology, it is recommended to replace it with a newer one. For example, the Iphone 5 supports 4G, but only at low speeds up to 100 Mbps, and the Iphone SE 4G model can run at 150 Mbps.

To connect to a 4G standard service, you need to check the capabilities of the SIM card and phone to support them. If there is one, then further it is necessary that the gadget has all the settings for connecting to the Internet. After installing the SIM card, you need to enable 4G on the Iphone and you can start using it. If all settings are made correctly, the phone can automatically establish a connection. In this case, the LTE icon lights up in the upper left corner. This suggests that the phone can work on the Web.

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Note!If there are no failures in the system and software, then the device will immediately be connected to the fourth generation standard automatically.

LTE and 4G

Both are fourth-generation standards. However, in fact, domestic mobile operators are positioning LTE along with 4G. That is, it turns out one technology that serves as 4G LTE. But not everything is so smooth. The fact is that LTE is a standard that was created and developed on the basis of third-generation communication, in contrast to 4G, which is a full fourth generation. But the majority of companies and operators went to the trick, offering subscribers the old for the new.

Interesting!  The use of fourth-generation networks in the world began in 2010 and continues to this day. As for the domestic communications market, it was possible to test the capabilities of this technology only in 2012.

What gives LTE

In comparison with previous standards, there are almost no characteristic technological features between the technologies presented, since the newer can be called a logical continuation of the old. This suggests that 4G is simply a more “advanced” standard in technological features, which resulted in mainly quality for the average user - increased connection speed. It is enough to take speed measurements to understand that the 4th generation is a cut above the previous one.

Pluses of the standard:

• the difference between 4G and 3G in smartphones is IP telephony. It is not supported by third-generation networks, and the fourth allows you to transmit voice without delay, that is, ping;
• wider and higher range of operation, which allows to increase the range of data transmission from the base station to the subscriber;
• the difference in speed between 3G and 4G is huge. Even the smallest in 4G in the form of 100 Mbps. several times higher than the more obsolete analogue;
• the ability to replace signal loss by automatically turning on the 3G network without losing the connection.

• increased cost of tariffs based on LTE;
• the need for a special SIM card;
• low connectivity and a small coverage area by mobile operators. Correct work is possible only in large cities.

Important!  Before you connect 4G on an iPhone, you need to make sure that this standard works correctly on the territory of your residence.

Which models support the transition

Not all Apple models can work in the 4G and LTE standard. Therefore, the Internet is so popular queries such as "iPhone 5 supports 4G or not." The thing is that the first models of the brand are configured to work in older technologies, such as EDGE, 2G, 3G. The fourth generation was introduced a little later. The first model that got the opportunity to work with the new standard was iPhone 5.

Accordingly, devices that came out later may function normally in the communication standard. The list of devices from Apple that work in the fourth generation and what speed they can produce:

• models of the fifth line are capable of supporting speeds up to 100 Mbit / s .;
• models 5, SE, 6, 6 Plus work up to 150 Mbps;
• devices such as 6S and 6S Plus support up to 300 Mbps .;
• models from the last line - from 7 to XE - operate at a speed of 450 Mbps. and higher.

However, as practice shows, mobile operators in Russia can not keep up with such development, so the connection speed no longer depends on the model of the gadget, but on the capabilities of cellular communications. If you want to get the fastest connection possible, you should study the coverage map and make sure that the place of residence is in the area with a stable 4G cellular signal. The distance from the base station also plays a large role.

Note!  You can catch the maximum signal, but you can average, respectively, and the speed of data transfer will vary.

How to enable and configure

Any gadget of the Iphone model is initially ready to work on the Internet with the standard that is supported by the installed SIM card.

When it is determined that the phone model can work in the standard of the fourth generation, and everything is ready for use, it must be turned on. For example, how to enable 4G on iPhone 5:

1. "Settings".
2. "Cellular".
3. "Data Parameters."
4. "Voice and data."
5. Select LTE from the menu.

After that, the system will notify that the network is not certified by the operator. This may affect the battery life of the device, messages, calls, and cellular network data. It is necessary to confirm. After that, the gadget will switch to 4G LTE.

Note!  However, sometimes it happens that you have to enter the data yourself.

How to configure 4G on iPhone 5 and older models in manual mode:

1. It is necessary to clarify in advance the data with the operator about such parameters as username and APN. You can do this on the official website or by contacting technical support.
2. Enter the gadget settings.
3. Select "Cellular Network".
4. Open the tab "Data Transfer".
5. Enter specific.

Note!  For a particular mobile operator, a specific login, password and APN are installed.

For "Megaphone" you need to enter:

• APN: internet;
• username: gdata;
• password: gdata.

One of the leaders of the MTS market requires the introduction of the following combination:

• APN: internet.mts.ru;
• username: mts;
• password: mts.

For Beeline subscribers you need to dial:

• APN: internet.beeline.ru;
• username: beeline;
• password: beeline.

Tele2 users must enter:

• APN: internet.tele2.ru;
• username: do not enter anything;
• password: do not enter anything.

There is also another way to get all the necessary operator parameters automatically. To do this, it is recommended to call technical support and request data via SMS. It will come to the phone and after opening the message, all settings will be made automatically.

Note! The user only needs to reboot the device.

Setting for models 5 to 7

This setting is carried out in an identical manner, as described above. Regardless of the model, after the fifth series, the settings interface has not changed, and therefore the sequence will be the same. Entered APN, login and password do not differ for different models and even manufacturers. It is required to enter suitable for a particular mobile operator, and the phone will connect to the network.

Enable and make LTE work

If networks of the second or third generation do not suit the user, then it is quite possible to switch to a new technology at any time. However, it is worthwhile to understand that during operation and loss of connection, the network automatically switches to a lower one so as not to lose the Internet signal at all. If you force the low standard on, then the situation will not be able to improve the situation. In this case, if the Internet connection is lost, the Network will disappear completely until the user is again in the zone of a stable signal.

Important!  The function "Only LTE" is possible exclusively on Android. iOs will still transfer the user to the technology below.

Accurate phone brand identification

Defining a specific model is visually difficult. This is due to the fact that outwardly some of them are almost the same. For example, it is not always possible to distinguish model 6 from 7 or even 8. To be sure, you can take a look at the number indicated on the back cover. The capital letter “A” and the set of numbers after it are indicated there. You can determine the gadget by the numbers:

• iPhone: A1203;
• iPhone 3G: A1324, A1241;
• iPhone 3GS: A1325, A1303;
• iPhone 4: A1349, A1332;
• iPhone 4S: A1431, A1387, A1387;
• iPhone 5: A1428, A1429, A1442;
• iPhone 5S: A1456, A1507, A1516, A1529, A1532;
• iPhone 6: A1549, A1586, A1589;
• iPhone 6 Plus: A1522, A1524, A1593;
• iPhone 6S: A1633, A1688, A1700;
• iPhone 6S Plus: A1634, A1687, A1699.

Operator frequencies

Almost all Russian mobile operators use similar frequencies for communication.

• Yota operates in 2500-2530 / 2620-2650 MHz;
• Megaphone uses 2530-2540 / 2650-2660; 2575-2595; 847-854.5 / 806-813.5 MHz;
• MTS 2540-2550 / 2660-2670; 2595-2615; 1710-1785 / 1805-1880; 839.5-847 / 798.5-806 MHz;
• For Beeline, 2550-2560 / 2670-2680 were allocated; 854.5-862 / 813.5-821 MHz;
• Tele2 works in 2560-2570 / 2680-2690; 832-839.5 / 791-798.5 MHz

Models in the frequencies of Russia

In the Russian frequency ranges, all Apple manufacturer models that support the LTE 4G standard are capable of working, that is, we are talking about any that are older than the fifth iPhone. This makes it easier for subscribers, there is no need to check the phone for frequency compatibility as well.

With the inclusion of the standard 4G and LTE on iPhones, there is no problem. The main thing is to make sure that the gadget fits the technology. The 4G standard is supported by models from the 5th iPhone. But if the smartphone of this series still does not have the stated speed, then it is worth checking whether the SIM card supports iPhone 5 4G.

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