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The type of network available.*
4G LTE — LTE
4G — HSPA, HSPA+
E — EDGE
G — GPRS
If the Network icon has a white background, the hotspot is connected to
the network.
If the Network icon has a black background, service is available, but the
hotspot is not connected to the network.
For network connection instructions, see Set Up and Connect to the
Internet on page 13.
Your 4G LTE wireless device will indicate which of AT&T’s wireless networks you are
connected to. A network indicator does not necessarily mean that you will experience any
particular upload or download data speeds.
4G LTE: Connected to AT&T’s 4G LTE network.
4G*: Connected to AT&T’s HSPA+ network. AT&T’s HSPA+ network is capable of delivering
4G speeds when combined with enhanced backhaul. 4G availability is increasing with
ongoing backhaul deployment.
E: Connected to AT&T’s EDGE/2G network
Actual data upload and download speeds depend on various factors, including the device,
network utilization, file characteristics, terrain, etc. Learn more at wireless.att.com/learn/
articles-resources/wireless-terms.jsp, your AT&T Wireless Customer Agreement, Section 3.2
Where and How Does AT&T Service Work?
*AT&T’s HSPA+ network can deliver 4G speeds when combined with enhanced backhaul.
Your wireless device can’t distinguish between HSPA+ cell sites with enhanced backhaul and
those without. Enhanced backhaul not available everywhere. Learn more at att.com/network.
Network activity
A solid white icon indicates network activity:
• Up-arrow indicates data being uploaded to the network
• Down-arrow indicates data being downloaded from the network
A white outlined arrow indicates no network activity
Messages
You have messages from AT&T or alerts (generated by the device) that
indicate a change in the device’s status. To view your messages and / or
alerts, go to the homepage (http://att.elevate) and click the Messages
icon.
GPS
When the needle on the GPS icon flashes, the mobile hotspot is trying
to obtain a satellite fix or is tracking a location.
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