How do I increase iPhone hotspot speeds?

I'm using my iPhone with unlimited hotspot to provide internet to my PS4. Sometimes it works really well and most of the time it is horrible. I'm getting 5 bars LTE signal and I never used to have slow download speeds. Is there a device or trick to increase my hotspot signal?

Your provider is throttling you. They can detect that you are running hotspot and therefore using a LOT of their product - so they dial back the speed. If in your home, and you have have a dual-speed modem/router (2.4 and 5) then force it to go to 5 (shut off the 2.4). In my house, the 5 is of course faster - but does not always reach where I want to plop down. We all make choices. There are a few companies that advertise that they do NOT throttle - see if you can find any that service your area. We changed out iPhones to Consumer Cellular, and get a TON more service for FAR FAR less $$ than ATT - and we're never throttled. Disclaimer - I never use a hotspot in my house, and seldom when away, unless I'm running HAZMAT level digital protection. I even run Secure Me (Avast) in airports, etc., because they are SO rife with thieves. IF YOU are running a VPN or a lot of protection, it might be slowing you down SOME -but not to the extent that you indicate.

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