Sprint's HTC EVO was one of the first 4G capable smart phones.
Sprint released the HTC Evo 4G capable phone in June of 2010. The phone has a 4.3 inch multi-touch screen and shipped with Google's Android 2.1 operating system. Sprint delivered Android 2.2 over the air in August of 2010. It operates using CDMA technology with a WiMAX 4G antenna to get 4G speeds. WiMAX provides broadband speed data access for 4G phones.
Instructions
1. Determine if your area supports Sprint's 4G network. Sprint provides a coverage map on their website to allow you to determine if 4G cell towers exist in your area or when to expect their construction.
2. Enable 4G on the phone. Click the "Menu" button and select "Settings." Click "Wireless and Networks" and scroll down to 4G. Press the check box to turn on the 4G antenna. When a 4G network is detected the phone connects and an icon indicating 4G connectivity appears in the information bar at the top of the screen.
3. Test 4G speeds. Several websites provide speed testing applications to determine the capabilities of the Evo. Speedtest.net, Speakeasy.net, and Bandwidthplace.com each permit you to test the phone using the test node closest to your position. Browse to one of the websites using the built-in Web browser. Each website runs through a series of tests to determine upload speeds and download speeds. A number of factors determine average speed of the phone, including whether or not you are in a building when you perform the test.
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