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4G LTE technology has been around for a few years. 4G means “fourth generation”. Let’s not dive into technical jargon. Simply put, 4G means faster internet speed. It is the equivalent of driving a sports car on a racetrack. Or flying a superfast jet aircraft. Yes. If you have wondered when the first 4G network was launched, we have the answer for you.

When was the first 4G network launched?

The first commercial 4G LTE network in the world went live towards the end of 2009. Here are the details:

  • Date : December 2009
  • Country : Sweden and Norway
  • City : Stockholm and Oslo
  • Network : TeliaSonera
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Interesting historical incidence, if you ask me. The network launched 4G concurrently in two different cities in two different countries. Crazy fellas. Today, there are over 86 4G networks across Africa and over 480 LTE networks in 157 countries around the world, according to Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). More operators are planning 4G LTE deployment, so the numbers will still get higher.

4G LTE: Data Only

4G LTE is a data-only technology. This means that voice calls cannot be made on 4G. Instead, two options for voice calls are available:

  1. for operators that have 3G and 2G networks, the network auto switches from 4G to 3G/2G for calls and then back to 4G when the call is terminated. This is the advantage of leaving your 4G phone in auto network mode. When pegged to 4G only, regular voice calls are not possible.
  2. internet calls similar to WhatsApp and BBM calls. Network operators deploy this via VoLTE or their own custom apps.
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The Doogee Y6 comes in two variants. The regular variant comes in a range of colours and has 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage. The Piano Black variant is the more exciting version. It has 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB internal storage.

Doogee Y6 has a 3200mAh battery along with fast battery charging, meaning that getting the battery topped up is faster than regular phones. For photography and video, there is a 13 megapixel camera at the back and an 8 megapixel camera in front.

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With an aluminium body, fingerprint scanner, a 5.5 inches, 2.5D curved screen, and 4G LTE support, the Y6 is good value for money at its price. On the software side, it runs Android 6 Marshmallow. If you can afford the spare cash, we recommend the 4GB RAM, Piano Black variant. We have more detailed specifications available below.

DOOGEE Y6 Specs

Have a look at the full specifications, features, and price of the Doogee Y6.

Technology

  • GSM : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
  • 3G : HSDPA 900 / 2100 MHz
  • 4G : FDD-LTE: Band 1(2100) / 3(1800) / 7(2600) / 20(800)
  • SIM Type : Dual SIM
  • OS : Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Design

  • Dimensions : 154.2 x 77.5 x 8.5 mm
  • Weight : 197 g
  • Display : 5.5-inch, 1280 x 720 pixels, 2.5D Glass IPS LCD Capacitive touchscreen
  • Build : Aluminium
  • Colours : Piano Black. Matte Black. Shimmer Gold. Glacier Silver. Moonlight Blue.
  • Sensors: Fingerprint, Light, Gravity, Geomagnetic, Accelerometer, Proximity, and Compass

Hardware

  • Processor Type : Quad-core Cortex-A53
  • Processor Name : MediaTek MT6750
  • Graphics Processor : ARM Mali T860
  • RAM : 2 GB / Piano Black version has 4 GB
  • Internal Storage : 16 GB / Piano Black version has 64 GB
  • External Storage : microSD, up to 64 GB

Camera

  • Rear : 13 megapixels, autofocus, LED flash
  • Video recording : Yes: 720P
  • Front-facing : 8 megapixels

Multimedia

  • Music Support : AAC, MP2, MP3, M4A, MKA,
  • Loudspeaker : Yes
  • Video Support : MP4/MPEG4/H.263/H.264 player
  • FM Radio:

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth : v4.0
  • WiFi : Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
  • GPS : Yes
  • USB : micro USB v2.0

Miscellaneous

  • Charging : Fast Charge

  • Battery : 3200 mAh

  • Launch Date : October 2016

  • Availability : November 2016

  • Launch Price : $109.99 / Piano Black: $149.99

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