In laymans terms, the difference between 4G and LTE is that 4G is faster than LTE. Older LTE mobile devices launched right prior to 4G deployment cannot provide 4G speeds because they aren't built to handle it. In 2020, all cellular carriers should now offer 4G service, if not offering 5G already.
Is LTE the same thing as 4G?
First, “4G” represents the fourth generation of mobile technology, the next big advancement after 3G. And “long-term evolution,” or “LTE,” is industry jargon used to describe the particular type of 4G that delivers the fastest mobile internet experience.
How do I switch from LTE to 4G?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_mNdha5U28
Why is my phone showing LTE instead of 4G?
So the reason your phone says LTE is because you are in an area that has the fastest internet speeds. When you are in an area in which your phone says "4g" it's because you are using a cell phone tower that has the slower, HSPA, internet speed.
Is 4G and LTE same thing?
LTE stands for Long Term Evolution. It's a term used for the particular type of 4G that delivers the fastest mobile Internet experience. You'll usually see it called 4G LTE. Using a 4G smartphone on Verizon's 4G LTE network means you can download files from the Internet up to 10 times faster than with 3G.
Should my Iphone be on LTE or 4G?
It is carrier specific. for most part of the world, if it displays 4G, it is connecting using LTE, if it says 3G, it connects via HSPA or HSPA+. In the USA, if it says 3G, it is HSPA, if it says 4G, it's HSPA+. If it says LTE, then you are actually using LTE.