Why isn’t T-Mobile’s LTE working? (list of potential fixes + FAQ)
It’s always frustrating when our phones aren’t working. So if your T-Mobile LTE is giving you problems, you might be wondering what the potential solutions to that problem are.
If so, read on for the best fixes for LTE, including enabling data, turning off Wi-Fi, toggling airplane mode, and other helpful ideas!
Why won’t T-Mobile’s LTE work in 2022?
If your T-Mobile LTE isn’t working, try turning off Wi-Fi and make sure you have data enabled. Also, the problem may be that your SIM card is loose, so remove it and reinsert it into your device. Also, try turning Airplane Mode on and off or restarting your device to fix this in 2022.
Would you like to know the full list of potential fixes for T-Mobile LTE? Well, don’t stop reading because I have more to share with you!
1. Enable Data
To use the T-Mobile LTE network, you need to have data enabled, which means you need to go into Settings and select Cellular from the menu.
Also, you can try turning data on and off multiple times to see if this activates the LTE network on your device.
2. Turn off Wi-Fi
Since LTE requires you to turn on data, make sure you have Wi-Fi turned off or you won’t be able to connect your device to LTE.
Also, make sure your device doesn’t automatically connect to a specific Wi-Fi network within range, as this will prevent you from connecting to LTE in these situations.
3. Repeatedly turning Airplane Mode on and off
Turn airplane mode on and off a few times to see if that fixes your LTE. Wait about 15 seconds between opening and closing, then repeat the process at least three to four times.
4. Check if T-Mobile is experiencing network outages
If your LTE isn’t working, T-Mobile may experience network outages. So, check the Down Detector to see if an outage has been reported in your area.
That being said, if a network outage is the culprit, you’ll just have to wait for T-Mobile to fix the problem, which could be related to server failure, hardware or equipment failure.
5. Restart your device
Restarting your device may fix your LTE problems, and it’s one of the easiest remedies for many device failures.
6. Reset your network settings
Resetting network settings can clear LTE glitches and errors, it’s easy to follow these steps:
- Open Settings”
- Select “System”
- Look for “reset”
- Select “Reset Network Settings”
- Confirm selection
- Wait for the phone to restart
7. Remove and reinsert your SIM card
If you can’t connect to the T-Mobile LTE network, power off your phone, remove the SIM card, and carefully reinsert it into your device.
However, please check to make sure that the SIM card is not damaged in any way, when you reinsert the SIM card, align the notch on the SIM card with the inner notch and restart your device.
8. Move to a different location
Sometimes you may be out of T-Mobile coverage, or you may be in a building that can cause interference. This may prevent your LTE from working properly.
So if you can, you should move to a different location and check if you have a better signal (you need at least two bars to get a reliable LTE signal).
Also, metal buildings and other materials can cause interference. So try connecting to your LTE externally.
9. Replace your SIM card
Your SIM card may be damaged, even if you didn’t notice any cracks or blemishes on the SIM card when you removed it. So you may need to replace to see if that helps.
Also, you can get a new SIM card online or at a T-Mobile store, so it shouldn’t be hard to replace the SIM card if you think it’s your problem.
10. Make sure your device is LTE compatible
Some older devices may not be compatible with LTE networks, for example if you happen to have an older 3G device, or if your phone is 5G and doesn’t have a 4G LTE option.
Also, if you are out of 5G coverage, you need to set up your 4G LTE capable 5G device to the correct network to get 4G LTE network.
11. Call T-Mobile Customer Service
If none of the above solutions work, please call T-Mobile Customer Service as there may be an account issue preventing you from connecting to the LTE network.
For example, late payments or device malfunctions can cause problems, so if you can’t find a solution, T-Mobile is the best option.
Why isn’t the T-Mobile network working?
Wi-Fi calling can interfere with LTE networks, so turn on cellular and disconnect from Wi-Fi to see if that fixes the problem.
Again, you can try restarting the device and reconnecting to the LTE network.
To learn more, you can also read our post on Google Fi and T-Mobile coverage, whether T-Mobile trades in, and how T-Mobile prepaid works.
in conclusion
If you’re having trouble using T-Mobile’s LTE, you can try restarting the device, removing and reinserting the SIM card, or disabling Wi-Fi and enabling data.
However, sometimes the problem is a T-Mobile network outage, which means you just have to wait until T-Mobile fixes the problem before you can reconnect to your LTE.
