How to Tell What Network a NET10 Phone Is On

NET10 phones use different cellular networks depending on your location.

NET10 phones display the network they are on in the phone's status bar. The status bar contains the current network, signal strength, battery life and time. A phone's status bar is typically located at the top of the phone's Home screen. NET10 offers prepaid wireless plans for a variety of phones by transmitting voice and data traffic using existing cellular networks that NET10 has entered into an agreement. Your location and device will determine the service area and type of network that your NET10 phone is connected.

Instructions

1. Press and hold the power button on your cellphone to turn it on.

2. Unlock your phone if you have enabled any type of security screen on your device.

3. Look at your phone's status bar on the Home screen to locate the current network that the device is connected to. Typical network classifications include 1x, 3G and 4G.

Tips & Warnings

• NET10 has agreements with multiple service providers throughout the U.S. Your phone may use networks from different service providers if you travel to different locations. The service provider NET10 uses in a particular area is not indicated by your phone.

• Older phones may not support 3G or 4G network access, and will be limited to 2Gor 1x networks. The 3G and 4G networks, as of August 2011, are solely used for data traffic. All voice calls and text messages are transferred over 2G networks.

• All networks are not available in all locations.

References

• NET10: Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

• NET10: Phones