How to activate LTE on your mobile device
Steps to activate LTE for faster data speeds.
Usually, LTE is enabled by default on devices. Sometimes it can be turned off when travelling internationally, troubleshooting or even simply accidentally changing the setting.
How to enable LTE on an Apple device
To enable LTE on an iPhone or an iPad running iOS 10.3 and later:
- Go to Settings
- Select Cellular
- Select Cellular data options
- Select Voice & Data
- Select LTE, VoLTE on
How to enable LTE on an Android device
On Android, the settings vary slightly from one model to another and from one Android operating system to another. Below you will find the most common settings found to enable LTE.
| OEM | Model | OS version | Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackBerry | KEY2 LE | Android 8.1.0 | Settings > Network & internet > Cellular networks > Preferred network type > Select LTE/WCDMA/GSM |
| Pixel 4 | Android 10 | Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network > Preferred network type > Select LTE (recommended) | |
| Huawei | P30 | Android 10 | Settings > Mobile network > Mobile data > Preferred network mode > Select LTE/WCDMA/GSM auto |
| LG | G8X ThinQ | Android 9.0 | Settings > Network & internet > Mobile networks > Network mode > Select GSM / WCDMA / LTE auto |
| Moto | G7 Play | Android 9.0 | Settings > Network & internet > Mobile network > Advanced > Preferred network type > Select LTE (recommended) |
| Samsung | Galaxy A71 | Android 10 | Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Network mode > Select LTE/WCDMA/GSM (auto connect) |
Alternatively or if none of these options apply to you, visit the Mobility support section for self-serve emulators/simulators to explain how to enable LTE on your device.
Select your device brand and model and search for "Accessing mobile network settings" for instructions on how to enable LTE.