iPad Pro m4 | Turn on WiFi and bandwidth is 1-4 mb or less for up to several hours

If you have iCloud+, you may have iCloud Private Relay enabled, which is currently experiencing an ongoing issue. This may be the cause behind your slow connection speed.

iCloud Private Relay - Issue

07/25/2024, 1:34 PM CT - ongoing

Some users are affected

This service may be slow or unavailable.

To check: Protect your web browsing with iCloud Private Relay on iPad - Apple Support

Turn iCloud Private Relay off

1. Go to Settings  > [your name] > iCloud > Private Relay, then tap Private Relay.

2. Do one of the following:

* Turn off iCloud Private Relay temporarily: Tap Turn Off Until Tomorrow.

* Within 24 hours, iCloud Private Relay will turn back on automatically. If you want it to resume sooner, follow the instructions for turning it on at any time.

* Turn off iCloud Private Relay completely: Tap Turn Off Private Relay.

Begin with a forced-restart of your iPad - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:

Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
3. Press and hold the top button.
4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings

If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044

You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad - and you can explore your available options:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Any chance you use any kind of USB-C hub with your iPad?

If possible, I'd recommend visiting an Apple Store to see if a diagnosis can detect anything with your iPad.