Web and data, Sprint spark lte – HTC One E8 User Manual
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Web and Data
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Web and Data
The following topics address your phone’s data connections, the built-in Web browser, and
connections to your computer. Additional data-related features can be found in
Data Services General Information –
Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks
The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing
your 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 phone
is loading the requested service, the touchscreen may appear unresponsive when in fact they are
functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your data usage request.
Sprint Spark LTE
The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over
greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your
phone to Sprint Spark, you must be in an area covered by the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network.
For more information about the availability of Sprint Spark in your location, visit
Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors including your
distance to the base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.
Set Your Network Options
1. With two fingers, swipe down from the status bar, and then touch
.
2. Under Wireless & networks, touch Mobile data > Network mode.
3. Select LTE /CDMA or Automatic. The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and
will automatically connect to it.
When your phone is connected via Sprint Spark, the Sprint Spark icon
appears in the status
bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands displayed).
Note: The network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your
phone to connect to it.