Why there is no 4G option in non-LTE countries firmware?

[DJ FatCat]

Hi!
I live in Ukraine, currently we don't have any 4G/LTE networks here yet. That's why 4G option is not listed in the 'Highest connection speed' on my unbranded Nokia Lumia 920 with Ukrainian firmware (RM-821_eu_ukraine_313). As I was told by the Nokia Support, firmware will be updated and this option will be available as soon as LTE will come to our country.

But I can't understand why do they disable 4G option for the countries, which currently don't have 4G networks?
It's a problem for me as I'm not able to use 4G when I'm abroad.

 

[vakama94]

I'd guess that it's because the country doesn't have the technology then they don't include it because it would be pointless If you are not using it there, but I do get that if you travel abroad then it should have the option. That I can't explain.


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[slyronit]

Same with the Indian firmwares. I guess we can flash to a different product code and that would enable it. The Rogers ROM has Penta-band LTE, but would cause APN/MMS issues, not to mention late firmware upgrades.