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Mobile Network Check Secret Phone Settings: Often, before purchasing a number, people only consider which company's recharge is cheaper and which company's network performance is better. Based on these two factors, people often purchase a number, only to later encounter network issues when using it. Many times, we purchase a SIM card from a telecom company, but after using it, we discover that its network connectivity is poor in our area. Therefore, before purchasing a number, it's important to know the network connectivity in your area, without having to ask anyone or contact the company. You can also find this out through a secret phone setting that no company will ever share. Let us tell you about one such secret phone setting that will reveal which network is best in your area: Airtel, Jio, and Vi.

Airtel, Jio, and Vi: Which network is the best?
In India, the choice of network between Jio, Airtel, and Vi depends on your location and needs. According to 2026 reports and TRAI data, you can choose the best network before purchasing a SIM card using a specific setting on your phone and official tools.

Reliance Jio: Considered the best for the widest 5G coverage and high-speed data. Jio's download speeds have been recorded as the highest in many areas.

Airtel: Known for its stable network and superior voice quality. Its service is considered highly reliable in urban and semi-urban areas.

Vodafone Idea (Vi): Vi has led the way in 4G video streaming experience and the fastest 4G download speeds in some areas.

Secret phone settings for network connectivity
Go to Settings > About Phone > Status > SIM Status (or Network) on your phone. Then, click on the Operator option. Turn off Auto-select network. Your phone will then begin scanning all available networks around you. After a few minutes, a list of 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks in your area will appear. By looking at this, you'll be able to determine which network is available in your area and which is the best for 4G or 5G.

Also, in the Network section, click on the Mobile Networks or SIM info option. Check the Signal Strength here, which will be in dBm. If it's between -50 and -80 dBm, the network is excellent. If it goes above -100 dBm, the signal is considered weak. Similarly, before buying a SIM, use the TRAI MySpeed ​​Portal or app. This gives you the average data of the last 6 months and information about which operator has the best speed in your area.

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