When your phone is showing “E” instead of “4G”, it means that your phone is currently connected to a 2G or 3G network. The “E” stands for EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution), which is a type of 2G technology that provides data transfer rates up to 384 kbps (kilobits per second).
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There are several reasons why your phone may display “E” instead of “4G”:
Network coverage: If you are in an area with poor 4G coverage, your phone may automatically switch to a slower 2G or 3G network to ensure that you can still make calls and access the internet, albeit at a slower speed.
Network congestion: If there are too many users connected to the 4G network in your area, your phone may switch to a 2G or 3G network to alleviate network congestion and provide a more stable connection.
Phone settings: It’s possible that your phone may be set to prioritize 2G or 3G connections over 4G, either by default or due to a setting that you have changed.
If you would like to switch back to 4G, you can try the following:
- Check your phone’s settings to ensure that it is set to prioritize 4G connections.
- Move to an area with better 4G coverage.
- Contact your mobile service provider to ensure that your account is set up to access 4G networks.
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