Why does my iphone  4 have a 3g indicator

why does my iphone 4 have a 3g indicator icon and how to I get 4g service on it?

KiltedTim wrote:
The only iPhone that will display a "4G" indicator is the AT&T iPhone 4S when connected to AT&T's HSPA+ network. The iPhone 4 is not a 4G phone.
Also, the AT&T iPhone 4S will say 4G even if it is a 3G area.
Mine will only indicate E (2G) or 4G.  It never ever shows
3G, even when in known 3G location.

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