Download speed

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SanTejón Author

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Download speed

I bought my 9th generation iPad in November 2021 and have an internet contract offering a download speed of 1000Mb.

A speed test indicates I am only receiving around 500Mb download speed.

The internet company has asked

“Could you tell me if your device's network card allows more than the attached speed?”

Should my iPad be able to operate at a speed greater than the 500Mb it is receiving, as it feels like the internet company is suggesting that it might not be able to do so.

iPad Air, 12

Posted on Sep 12, 2022 8:20 AM

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Phil0124

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Sep 12, 2022 9:29 AM in response to SanTejón

The iPad 9th generation is theoretically capable of up 1300Mbps.

iPad (9th generation) - Technical Specifications

However many things can lower that theoretical maximum in real life usage.

The type of connection to the router 2.4Ghz vs 5Ghz.

The type of network, g vs n vs ac.

The distance from the router.

Any walls or doors or other objects between the router and the device that may block the signal.

Other routers and networks in the area causing interference.

At the end of the day, there's many many variables that may influence the maximum speed you can get.

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