How to Activate and Configure 4G in WOM and Know if my Cellphone is Compatible with WOM

Having 4G connectivity is a great advantage that all users would like to have, since 4G networks they can exceed up to 6 times the speed of traditional 3G networks.

So the new fourth generation networks have better performance when browsing the Internet, for example, in a 3G network downloading a file that could take 5 minutes in 4G would only be seconds, would you like to have this browsing speed ? Well, here we will tell you how to activate the 4G en WOM.

Imagine if before you noticed a big difference between what would be the 2G and 3G, believe me that when we are going to talk about the speed at which 4G can reach it is really notorious too. Therefore, it is normal that many people want if or if they have 4G on their mobile phone so that they can navigate practically as if you were connected to WiFi.

To consider

First of all, 4G is relatively new to say in a way for companies, therefore, it is normal that in some places the coverage is mostly quite poor, to tell the truth. In any case, you could call the operator to inform you more about it.

In turn, it must be taken into account that WOM works in a band different from the other companies like Of course, Movistar or configure the Entel Internet 3G / 4G APN. This means that if your mobile was in one of these companies you will not be able to use 4G, but rather only 3G.

We also have to take into account the fact that perhaps your mobile is not compatible with 4G, in order to know if this technology can really be used on the mobile you have, we recommend that first of all you enter the website https://www.wom.cl/4g/

Then what you are going to have to do is enter the code * # 06 # on your mobile as if you were going to make a call to get the number of IMEI and enter it on the web with the email and our name in order to know if the mobile we have can really be used with 4G de WOM or not.

How to activate 4G in WOM?

Activating the fourth generation LTE network in WOM is something very easy to do from Android. Simply You must go to the Settings menu -> Mobile Networks -> Network Mode and you will see that the current option is WCDMA / GSM (Automatic Connection) which is the option that normally comes in Android from the factory, but to enjoy mobile data in 4G, as is the case with the Galaxy J2 and J2 Prime, you must select LTE / WCDMA / GSM. If you have a question you can consult this guide.

By selecting LTE / WCDMA / GSM what you indicate to the phone is that when there is no coverage to connect to a 4G network, then it will connect to a previous network automatically These networks can be 3G or 2G (depending on availability but always the best one).

The way to activate 4G is very simple, especially if you have a mobile with Google’s operating system, Android. The only thing we are going to have to do is simply go to the Mobile Settings part, once there we press on Mobile Networks and then we will go to where it says Network Mode to change the configuration and put LTE/WCDMA/GSM. Because when it’s in WCDMA/GSM (Automatic Connection) takes the 3G and 2G networks.

The configuration that we select will then give priority to 4G, In any case, if we do not have a 4G connection nearby, do not worry because it will seek to connect by 3G also automatically without you having to do anything and not even notice it.

I can’t get how to activate 4G in WOM

If after having done the previous configuration you still cannot connect to 4G with your mobile, you may not be taking some things into consideration. Let’s see:

1.- WOM compatibility

WOM is one of the last companies that has entered the mobile operator market in Chile, so that WOM trabaja to bands of different frequencies that Movistar, Entel and Claro. This means that if your mobile is originally from one of these companies and you have switched to WOM, it is likely that WOM’s 4G network is not compatible with your mobile.

2.- Coverage

Being a practically new company in Chile, it is possible that the 4G network has not yet been implemented in your residence, so you should wait until coverage is gradually extended to new places. One way to find out if the area where you are has 4G coverage is by calling the WOM operator at 103 or to the number (+56) 223377600 from fixed networks.

How to know if my mobile is compatible with WOM

If your mobile is originally from Claro, Entel or Movistar, it may not be compatible with WOM, but if you want to know if your mobile can surf 4G with WOM you can consult it. You only have to complete the fields of the table with the data of your mobile, some of the data can be obtained by dialing * # 06 # on your mobile.

If you have any doubts about how to activate 4G in WOM You can leave it in your comments and we will gladly try to help you, just remember to check the compatibility of your mobile and surely you will not have any problem.

Do you have a smartphone compatible with 4G networks or a mobile data rate from the people of WOM and would you like to know if it allows you to access the Internet at this speed? Well, you have reached the correct article then, since we are going to try to offer you information about what you have to do to know if your WOM has support for 4G networks.

And it is that, obviously, 4G mobile internet is the connectivity system fastest on the market so far, which is more than enough reason for most WOM clients to want to be able to connect to it.

How to know if my cell phone is compatible with WOM 4G

The first thing to keep in mind is that in these cases, what most users do to avoid wasting time or to have to search for information on the Internet, is to go directly to the manual or user guide, where you will find the information about its compatibility with 4G.

Check if a WOM cell phone is 4G

However, in case you have lost your mobile or have had a problem of any other kind to know if your smartphone is compatible with networks of 4G Internet, you have to know that there are some other options to consider.

First of all, you have to go to device Settings, and within this section, go to Networks, where you will see that a series of options appear, although you have to focus on the one that says Network mode or something similar. Among the available options you will end up having the information about 4G support.

If within this mode, an option appears that says something like 4G o LTE, then that means that your mobile does support access to the mobile Internet networks of 4G type of WOM, Movistar, Claro or Entel, to mention some of the companies in the case. If this option does not appear, then it is because you cannot connect to these networks.

On the other hand, if you do not obtain the information in that way, you should know that there is an application specially developed in this type of case, la denominada 4G Phone Checker, which you can download. Just by running it, it will tell you in just seconds if your smartphone is compatible with 4G Internet networks.

Now that you know how to check, is your smartphone compatible with 4G networks?