Jetpack vs MiFi vs Hotspot
Is there any speed advantage to buying a Jetpack vs just using your smart phone as a hotspot? Here's the background to the question. Years ago we had a MiFi that we used to access the internet back ...
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2chiefsRus wrote:jcpainter wrote:
Speeds will vary by available cell towers(Verizon, AT&T,etc.) in each location. The fastest solution in location "A" may be sub-par in location "B".
But will the speed be better, worse or the same in the same location when using 1) the Smart Phone's Mobile Hotspot vs 2) the Jetpack/mifi/separate hardware thing?
It depends on the specs of the phone and hotspot you compare. They are not all equal . . . by any means.
i.e. Speeds on my son's iPhoneX are 2-3 times what I get on my iPhone 7Plus when we are sitting side-by-side.
The same is true for hotspots. This video tells it all! Hotspot comparisons
As far as comparing using a smart phone hotspot feature vs. a separate physical hotspot, watch this one: Smart Phone vs MiFi It points out things to consider when making the choice that's right for you.