Hotspot
Mobile hotspot speed test guide
Get the most from your phone or travel router—optimize placement, device load, and tethering to keep calls and streams smooth.
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Actionable insights
See how your results stack up for streaming, gaming, and remote work.
Run again after tweaks to confirm Wi-Fi and device improvements.
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Setup checklist
Get faster, steadier results
Follow these focused steps, run a fresh speed test, and compare the numbers against your goals.
Speed targets for hotspot use
- At least 10 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload per active laptop for browsing and video calls.
- Cap streaming to 720p if speeds fluctuate; 15–25 Mbps per stream keeps HD steady.
- Latency under 70 ms reduces stutter on video conferencing and cloud tools.
Optimize your phone or router
- Use 5 GHz hotspot mode when available and keep the phone elevated and near windows for better signal.
- Turn off battery saver and limit background app refresh so hotspot radios stay at full strength.
- Connect only essential devices; remove idle tablets and game consoles to free bandwidth.
Test, then adjust for stability
- Run SwiftSpeedTest before meetings to confirm upload headroom; retest after moving the hotspot.
- If speeds are spiky, toggle airplane mode to force a tower reselection, then test again.
- Use USB tethering for the main laptop when possible—it often reduces jitter and packet loss.
Retest and log improvements
Run SwiftSpeedTest after each change. Note the download, upload, and latency shifts to lock in better performance.