Difference in internet speed between iPhone hotspot and iPad Wi-Fi connection

Hello everyone

excuse me, please for my English

Question: what is the difference of net speed must be, between iPhone (like modem) and iPad (receive Wi-Fi from iPhone)


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Original Title: Internet

Posted on Aug 28, 2025 04:00 AM

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Aug 28, 2025 08:30 AM in response to alxandr19

Hotspot capabilities are usually controlled by your cellular carrier. Different carriers likely have different speeds for the hotspots they offer. I would ask your carrier's opinion as well.


Another speed test site that does not have the adverts that clutter Ookla's screens is fast.com. You do not need an app for it. It works directly from a browser, even very old browser versions.


excuse me, please for my English


Your English is quite good and you are very welcome here. However, Apple has forums like these in seven other languages if one may be easier for you to use:


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