Technical FAQs
What is the difference between 3G and LTE?
3G is an older technology that provides voice and data services. 4G LTE is a more modern technology that provides better data speeds and therefore a better user experience for you.
I am currently a BTC customer. Can I use my current device when I become an ALIV subscriber?
ALIV has an LTE network that supports Band 13 and Band 4 technology. If you have device that supports this technology, and it is unlocked, you can use your current device. To check compatibility, please search on line at www.gsmarena.com for your devices compatibility with Band 13.
How many GB can a phone hold?
ALIV devices will have storage ranging from 8GB to 256GB. This of course is subject to the respective manufacturer, e.g. Apple, Samsung etc.
Can I buy an unlocked phone from the internet and use it?
Yes. However, customers must have a compatible LTE band 13 device. To check compatibility, please search online at www.gsmarena.com for your device's compatibility with Band 13.
How do I set the APN on my phone?
For Android:
Instructions:
Setting -> More -> Cellular Networks - >Access Point Name
Add/New
Name : ALIV
APN : pda.newcomobile.com
SaveEnsure that the new APN is selected.
For iPhone:
Instructions:
Setting -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options-> Cellular Data Network
Cellular Data
APN: pda.newcomobile.com
To improve the browsing experience ALIV recommends changing the network type to LTE.
Instructions: Setting -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options-> Voice & Data ->Select: LTE
How do I set up mobile hotspot on my phone?
For Android
Instructions:
Setting -> More -> Tethering & Portable Hotspot
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot – ON
For iPhone
Instructions:
Setting -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options-> Cellular Data Network
Personal Hotspot
APN: pda.newcomobile.com
Setting -> Personal Hotspot ->Turn on Hotspot
how do I turn off data roaming on my phone?
For Android
Instructions
Setting -> More -> cellular Networks - >Data Roaming Disable/off
For iPhone
Instructions
Setting -> Cellular -> Cellular Data Options-> Data Roaming – off
What is ALIV’s data speed during peak hours?
During the peak hours customers can expect: Upload speeds 3Mbps and Download speeds of 5Mbps. These are subject to geographic loaction.
Mbps = megabits per second
What is ALIV’s data speed during off-peak hours?
During the off-peak hours customers can expect: Upload speeds 4Mbps and Download speeds of 13Mbps. These are subject to geographic loaction.
Mbps = megabits per second