Is your Smartphone ntel 4G LTE compatible? Maybe you are about to buy a new smartphone and need to know the right specifications that will make it compatible with ntel network in Nigeria. You are in the right place as this article will guide on how to know ntel 4G LTE compatible smartphones and their specifications.

In case you don’t know, ntel is the newest 4G LTE Advanced network service providers in Nigeria. They claim to deliver super fast call-connect times, crystal clear Voice over LTE and extraordinarily high internet access speed (up to 230Mbps). They are only present in Abuja and Lagos.

Currently, if you don’t have ntel sim, you can pick one up in their Lagos office or you can get a registered sim in their Abuja office. ntel data plans are relatively OK and if you just got your sim, check here for a compiled list of their data plans too.

Though ntel reported that they will gradually expand within each city and to other major cities across Nigeria, but it will be a gradual process. Here is the complete coverage Area of ntel network in Abuja and Lagos. Today, they officially opened an office at Egbeda.

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Ntel 4G LTE Compatible Smartphones

According to Wikipedia, VoLTE is an acronym for Voice over LTE, which is based on the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) network, with specific profiles for control and media planes of voice service on LTE defined by GSMA in PRD IR.92. It’s voice calls over a 4G LTE network, rather than the 2G or 3G connections which very common in Nigeria.

Ntel 4G Compatible Smartphones Supporting LTE and VOLTE

Below are the smartphones supported both the 4G LTE and the ultramodern VOLTE services.

• Samsung S6 edge
• Samsung S7
• TECNO C5
• Konka R2

Voice & Data Over LTE Features and Specifications

1. Operating system platform: Android – From 4.4 Kitkat, 5.0 (Lollipop), Marshmallow 6.0
2. Connectivity mode: 4G, LTE (Preferred mode)
3. Device chipset supported: 4G/3G/2G or LTE/WCDMA/GSM (Available mode)MTK 6735, Exynos 7420 Octa
4. Radio frequency bands: FDD
5. Bands supported: 3, 8 (900MHz and 1800MHz)
6. Packet core (Access Point Name): ntel network supports carrier aggregation, to provide optimal data throughput to our customers
7. VoLTE codec: AMR-WB
8. IMS support: Device must be able to accept IMS configurations, IMS compatible
9. Voice quality: HD Voice capable
10. VoLTE support: Yes (VoLTE feature must be enabled on the phone by the OEM)
11. VoWiFI support: Yes
12. LTE bands supported: 3, 8 (900MHz and 1800MHz)

Ntel 4G Compatible Smartphones Supporting LTE Data Only

The below phones supports only the 4G LTE in Ntel.

1. Huawei P8
2. Huawei Mate 8
3. Huawei Mate 7
4. TECNO Boom J8
5. TECNO Phantom 5
6. Lenovo Vibe P1m
7.  Lenovo Vibe X3
8. Lenovo A2010
9. Infinix X600
10. Infinix Note 2
11. Infinix Zero 3
12. Sony Z5 Compact, Dual and Premium
13. Sony Z3
14. Sony C4

Data Over LTE Features and Specifications

1. Operating system platform: writAndroid – From 4.4 Kitkat, 5.0 (Lollipop), Marshmallow 6.0e value
2. Connectivity mode: 4G, LTE (Preferred mode)4G/3G/2G or LTE/WCDMA/GSM (Available mode)
3. Device chipset supported: MTK 6735, Exynos 7420 Octa
4. Radio frequency bands: FDD
5. LTE bands supported: 3, 8 (900MHz and 1800MHz)
6. Speed Capability: CAT4, HSPA, LTE CAT6, 4×2 MIMO, 4×4 MIMO
7. Packet core (Access Point Name): Multiple PDP context with same APN (internet APN and IMS APN)Multiple PDP context with different APN (IMS APN, or ntel APN or private APN)
8. Carrier aggregation: ntel network supports carrier aggregation, to provide the optimal data throughput to our customers.

Note: The above Smartphones are just the ones that ntel officially confirmed. There are lots of ntel 4G LTE compatible smartphones available in the market and but it should be noted that, not all 4G LTE enabled device supports ntel network. iPhones are case studies.

I will be updating you guys on some tested and confirmed ntel 4G LTE compatible smartphones.

Other Users List ( From our readers)

1. Microsoft Lumia 640 XL LTE Dual SIM
2. Asus Zenfone 2 (ZE551ML)
3. Huawei GR3

Unfortunately, iPhones are not listed. If you have already purchased their sim card and tested their network on your ntel 4G LTE compatible smartphone, kindly share your savoir-faire about ntel services. Also, if you have any compatible phone not listed here, let us know using the comment box below.