Top Device Brands. Samsung Apple Motorola Google Amazon. About Verizon. Most Popular. Top Accessory Brands. Important Consumer Information. Follow Verizon. Follow Verizon Fios. While this was in , you could still be encountering the same issue in with 2. A quick switch to 5GHz nearly tripled the throughput, boosting the connection to Mbps in the same location.
As with cellular 5G, there are many different flavors of Wi-Fi and a few frequencies that can be used. The 2. The 5GHz band also known as 5G is much faster and operates with less interference, though its range is far shorter. Because nothing is ever simple, this is why your router at home may show 2G and 5G versions of your network, though these Wi-Fi networks are different from the 5G being deployed by wireless carriers.
In short, when at home use your router's 5GHz connection when available for the fastest speeds, particularly on devices like 4K TVs or game consoles. Given that, in many cases, your phone will be fairly close to the device you're connecting to, the range limitations of 5GHz shouldn't be much of an issue.
Most modern devices are capable of connecting to Wi-Fi on either band, though some older devices only recognize 2. Here's how you can make sure your phone's hotspot broadcasts in 5GHz. We give examples for three different manufacturers, but if you have a different Android phone that supports 5GHz the steps should be pretty similar. Tap Connections and then Mobile Hotspot and Tethering. Mobile Internet access on a smartphone can be a useful tool for any professional. Whether you use mobile data daily or are looking to join the ranks of owners and managers who do, a device with hot spot capabilities can further enhance a phone's Web functions like email and app support by sharing your phone's Internet connection across devices, giving you full access on a laptop or PC -- a perfect complement to an on-the-go lifestyle.
Every iPhone except the very first model will work as a sort of cellular modem for your PC or laptop, though only the 4, 4S, and 5 models will work as a Wi-Fi hot spot.
If you carry a 3G or 3GS, you'll need to connect your phone to your computer via the device's USB cable or Bluetooth in order to get online using your data connection. If that will pose a problem for your business needs, consider upgrading. If you're already using an Android device, there's a good chance it supports mobile hot spot.
If you're looking to get a new one, it's almost guaranteed to: Hot spot connectivity of some sort has been a standard feature since the OS's 2.
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