Making Connections Internet and Social Networking 136Internet and Social NetworkingThe following topics describe how to connect to and use the Internet on your phone, and how toaccess popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Hangouts, LinkedIn, and more.Data Services General Information (4G LTE and3G Networks)The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managingyour user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your phoneis loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsivewhen in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your data usagerequest.4G LTEThe Sprint 4G LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greaterdistances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your phone to the4G LTE network, you must be in an area covered by the 4G LTE network.For more information about the availability of Sprint 4G LTE service in your location, visitsprint.com/coverage.Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors including yourdistance to the base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.Set Your Network Options1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Connections > Mobile networks > Networkmode.2. Select CDMA, LTE / CDMA, GSM / UMTS, or Automatic.The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it.When your phone is connected using 4G LTE, LTE appears above the signal strength indicatorin the status bar.Note: The Sprint networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required foryour phone to connect to them.
