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Personal Hotspot on MacOS Monterey

I’m having trouble using Personal Hotspot — surfing the web with my iPhone 5g service as the Internet connection method. I have a MacBook Air M1 with iPhone 13 Blue. It seems slow. I see that I have 3 bars of 5g reception.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.2

Posted on Mar 10, 2022 1:32 PM

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greathornedowl wrote:

I’m having trouble using Personal Hotspot — surfing the web with my iPhone 5g service as the Internet connection method. I have a MacBook Air M1 with iPhone 13 Blue. It seems slow. I see that I have 3 bars of 5g reception.


Some carriers will hobble the download speed to the device tethered to your Host spot...check with your carrier or the Service plan for details.


5g does not necessarily guarantee you a faster connection—many variables involved


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What is 5G Nationwide?


"5G Nationwide combines lower spectrum 5G with Verizone’s well-established 4G LTE network. 5G Nationwide uses a new antenna technology called Dynamic Spectrum Sharing to run 4G LTE and 5G in the same frequency band. This allows you to use 5G in areas where the service is available, and seamlessly switch to 4G LTE or 4G in areas without the higher-speed service.

What is 5G Ultra Wideband?


5G Ultra Wideband uses high-band, ultra-wide mmWave spectrum 5G to deliver the fastest possible 5G speeds. With 5G Ultra Wideband, you’ll experience near-zero lag, allowing you to play games, stream high-definition movies, make video calls, and use augmented reality in near-real time.


The potential of 5G Ultra Wideband is extraordinary. Capable of handling stadiums full of phone users without appreciably slowing local data transfers, 5G Ultra Wideband is poised to revolutionize healthcare, public works, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, entertainment, and the retail experience.


The difference between 5G Ultra Wideband and Verizon Nationwide 5G is one of both speed and location. 5G nationwide has fast, reliable speeds with a larger service area than 5G Ultra Wideband, but Ultra Wideband is faster. "


ref: https://www.gowireless.com/blog/5g-nationwide-vs-5g-ultra-wideband-whats-the-difference/

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Mar 10, 2022 2:04 PM in response to greathornedowl

greathornedowl wrote:

I’m having trouble using Personal Hotspot — surfing the web with my iPhone 5g service as the Internet connection method. I have a MacBook Air M1 with iPhone 13 Blue. It seems slow. I see that I have 3 bars of 5g reception.


Some carriers will hobble the download speed to the device tethered to your Host spot...check with your carrier or the Service plan for details.


5g does not necessarily guarantee you a faster connection—many variables involved


.


What is 5G Nationwide?


"5G Nationwide combines lower spectrum 5G with Verizone’s well-established 4G LTE network. 5G Nationwide uses a new antenna technology called Dynamic Spectrum Sharing to run 4G LTE and 5G in the same frequency band. This allows you to use 5G in areas where the service is available, and seamlessly switch to 4G LTE or 4G in areas without the higher-speed service.

What is 5G Ultra Wideband?


5G Ultra Wideband uses high-band, ultra-wide mmWave spectrum 5G to deliver the fastest possible 5G speeds. With 5G Ultra Wideband, you’ll experience near-zero lag, allowing you to play games, stream high-definition movies, make video calls, and use augmented reality in near-real time.


The potential of 5G Ultra Wideband is extraordinary. Capable of handling stadiums full of phone users without appreciably slowing local data transfers, 5G Ultra Wideband is poised to revolutionize healthcare, public works, autonomous vehicles, smart homes, entertainment, and the retail experience.


The difference between 5G Ultra Wideband and Verizon Nationwide 5G is one of both speed and location. 5G nationwide has fast, reliable speeds with a larger service area than 5G Ultra Wideband, but Ultra Wideband is faster. "


ref: https://www.gowireless.com/blog/5g-nationwide-vs-5g-ultra-wideband-whats-the-difference/

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