3G is an older technology that provides voice and data services. 4G LTE is a more modern technology that provides better data speeds and therefore a better user experience for you.
ALIV has an LTE network that supports Band 13 and Band 4 technology. If you have device that supports this technology, and it is unlocked, you can use your current device. To check compatibility, please search on line at www.gsmarena.com for your devices compatibility with Band 13.
ALIV devices will have storage ranging from 8GB to 256GB. This of course is subject to the respective manufacturer, e.g. Apple, Samsung etc.
Yes. However, customers must have a compatible LTE band 13 device. To check compatibility, please search online at www.gsmarena.com for your device's compatibility with Band 13.
For Android:
Instructions:
Setting -> More -> Cellular Networks - >Access Point Name
Add/New
Name : ALIV
APN : pda.newcomobile.com
SaveEnsure that the new APN is selected.
For iPhone:
Instructions:
Setting -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options-> Cellular Data Network
Cellular Data
APN: pda.newcomobile.com
To improve the browsing experience ALIV recommends changing the network type to LTE.
Instructions: Setting -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options-> Voice & Data ->Select: LTE
Instructions:
Setting -> More -> Tethering & Portable Hotspot
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot – ON
Instructions:
Setting -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options-> Cellular Data Network
Personal Hotspot
APN: pda.newcomobile.com
Setting -> Personal Hotspot ->Turn on Hotspot
Instructions
Setting -> More -> cellular Networks - >Data Roaming Disable/off
Instructions
Setting -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options-> Data Roaming – off
During the peak hours customers can expect: Upload speeds 3Mbps and Download speeds of 5Mbps. These are subject to geographic loaction.
Mbps = megabits per second
During the off-peak hours customers can expect: Upload speeds 4Mbps and Download speeds of 13Mbps. These are subject to geographic loaction.
Mbps = megabits per second