Why does it say RAT in front of my mobile network types.

[Luke7900]

I cant connect to my sim network im wondering why it say Rat before my network types on the Network lists in my settings ?and is this why it says this sim cannot connect to this network type. Ive never had anything before the ebreveations on any other phone.

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! RAT seems to stand for Radio Access Technology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio_access_technology

What's the exact model number of your phone, and which carrier are you trying to use?

 

[mustang7757]

Which device , can you post a screenshot?

https://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=413366