Why is my iPhone 15 Plus only displaying 4G despite having 5G speed?

I have an iPhone 15 Plus and initially connected to 5g. Recently my phone only shows 4g but speed seems to be 5g (205mbs). Tried in different 5g areas but only indicates 4g. Any ideas why?


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Posted on May 22, 2024 6:16 AM

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May 22, 2024 6:26 AM in response to Twinny109

Please check the bandwidth that you are getting. Disable WiFi before running this Field Test.


You may check the current LTE band/5G/4G/3G by dialing *3001#12345#* pressing the call button and then selecting the Serving cell info option


Bandwidth on the 2nd and 3rd Screenshots.


See the pic below which is self-explanatory



E, 2G, 3G, 4G, LTE, VoLTE, and 5G all are Carrier Specific features. Contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider), the agency that issued the SIM / eSIM to you. About the LTE options on your iPhone - Apple Support (IN)


See the Pic below and the explanations thereof




The pic below is self-explanatory



However, iPhone model-specific feature is listed here --> Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support . and tap on "See the Technical Specs for Model "XXXXXX" under each model and Scroll down to the "Cellular and Wireless" section.



Know it here --> All about G, E, 3G, H, H+, 4G, VoLTE, 5GE and 5G symbols ...

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