iPad Pro downloads slower using iPhone X Personal Hotspot

my iPad Pro downloads slower when connected to my iPhone X hotspot

than the download speed on my phone are much faster when connected to my 4G supplier. Any idea or help would be great to receive.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 26

Posted on May 15, 2026 11:26 AM

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Posted on May 15, 2026 12:08 PM

Hello!


Carriers could throttle hotspot connections, slow them down after a set data limit, or due to signal interference.

Your iPhone also needs that connection, so adding that on top of your iPad Pro slows it down.


Here are some steps you can try to see if it helps out:

  • Turn off Maximize Compatibility.
  • Turn off Low Power Mode.
  • Move closer.
  • Use USB tethering instead.


Hope this helps!

  • KaffeeCoffee
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May 15, 2026 12:08 PM in response to Mldpt

Hello!


Carriers could throttle hotspot connections, slow them down after a set data limit, or due to signal interference.

Your iPhone also needs that connection, so adding that on top of your iPad Pro slows it down.


Here are some steps you can try to see if it helps out:

  • Turn off Maximize Compatibility.
  • Turn off Low Power Mode.
  • Move closer.
  • Use USB tethering instead.


Hope this helps!

  • KaffeeCoffee

May 15, 2026 6:34 PM in response to Mldpt

Perhaps a long shot:


Do you have a 3rd party VPN installed on either the iPad or iPhone (or both), even if you are not using it? If so, delete the VPN profile in Settings/General/VPN & Device Management/VPN, then restart your device. Don't just turn it off; delete the profile. Updates sometimes "break" VPN, and it needs to be removed. If that fixes it, you can try reinstalling VPN, but probably shouldn't.

iPad Pro downloads slower using iPhone X Personal Hotspot

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