User level: Level 1 (4 points)iPhone 14 Pro Max
IOS 26.6.1
I have 100 G data to use on my phone. Why do I need to attach myself to the Internet in order to get decent speed out of my browser or anything related to data use for that matter? If I have 5g service shouldn’t that be enough? My hubby can use his android as a hot spot no problem. My iPhone is a no go in the same location. I don’t get it.
Posted on Oct 1, 2026 1:52 PM
User level: Level 10 (107,674 points)Oct 1, 2026 4:09 PM in response to Nensea
In any case a cable wifi (which I assume you meant by "attach to the internet") would normally be faster than cellular even on 5G. Unless you are 50 yards from a mast, 5G currently could be slower than 4G. It is for me.
Temporarily install a speed checker app like Ookla and test out your theory,
User level: Level 10 (187,102 points)Oct 1, 2026 3:02 PM in response to Nensea
you can use your iphone as homespot unless your carrier block it or require extre pay for it
if you and your husband have different carriers then he may get better coverish in some areas then you do
maybe?
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256368708