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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.
4G
4G 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 4G network, you need
access to a 4G base station.
For more information about the availability of 4G in your location, visit
boostmobile.com
.
Note:
The availability and range of the 4G network depends on a number of factors including your
distance to the 4G base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal
passes.
Turn 4G On and Connect to the 4G Network
1. From the home screen, touch
>
Settings
>
Mobile networks
>
Preferred network
type
.
2. Select
LTE/CDMA
. The phone will scan for the 4G network and will automatically connect to it
when it is available.
When your phone is connected to the 4G network, the 4G 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.
Check 4G Network Status
n
From the home screen, touch
>
Settings
>
About phone
>
4G settings
.
The network provider name and IP address are displayed.
Your Data Service 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.
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify your network. Your user name
is automatically programmed into your phone. You don't have to enter it.
Update Your User Name
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your
services, you must then update the profile on your phone.
