5 quick tips on how to strengthen your LTE speeds

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 10:49:20 +0200

If you have an LTE router that you use for internet connectivity, you might be wondering if there are any factors that could be slowing your internet speeds and if there is anything you can do to improve your internet connection. We all want to watch our favourite movies, stream the latest songs and browse the web without lagging or buffering.

To confirm that your internet is really slow, perform a Wi-Fi speed test to confirm your internet speeds. To check your speed, go to https://www.speedtest.net/. Anything above 10mbps and your Netflix and YouTube shouldn't buffer! If you are streaming from some “unofficial site” then it might be the streaming site that is slow and not your internet.

If you have done a speed test and you are still experiencing slow speeds, it it best to give your ISP a call. If Telkom is your ISP for LTE, you can call their Care Centre at 081 180 or 10210. You can reach the Vox Support Centre at 087 805 0530

If your LTE speeds are a bit slower than usual, here are 5 quick tips on how to revive your Telkom LTE:

Tip #1: Move your router to a more central location or install a LTE antenna

In some cases you might experience a less consistent LTE signal strength in some areas of your home. This could be due to your router being shadowed by obstacles within or around your home, the position of your router, thick walls or distance from the LTE tower.

Here’s a “rule of thumb” to go by: your average wireless router has a range of 150 feet (46 meters) indoors and 300 feet (92 meters) outdoors. While this is typically enough range to cover the average house or apartment, different obstacles and signal interference can cause that signal to degrade before it reaches different parts of your home.

Where you place your router can have a significant impact on whether you’re seeing the best possible signal coverage. Some of that depends on the type of router you have and its signal strength. Regardless, if you have your wireless router tucked away into your home’s corner office in the basement or the top floor, you may be dealing with far more signal strength and range issues than you need to.

Instead, consider placing your wireless router in a more centralized location. Many families commonly place their routers next to computer equipment in home offices. However, you can place your router pretty much anywhere in your home. With the average range of a wireless router at 150 feet, a centrally located router should be able to more effectively reach all parts of an average-sized home.

You can also consider connecting your router to a LTE Omni Directional antenna which boosts the reception from your LTE router, stabilising LTE speeds and increasing your signal strength throughout your house. Go to 👉 https://www.ltedeals.co.za/antenna for more information about the LTE antenna.

Tip #2: Reduce the number of devices using up the bandwidth

Low signal and strength issues can be a problem with the applications and devices using your internet connection. Some activities, such as online gaming and streaming HD videos, can be significant bandwidth hogs. When those devices are using a large amount of your bandwidth, they can cause slow-downs for other devices that can have the appearance of poor signal strength.

Try reducing the number of devices you have eating up your internet’s band at any one time. If you intend to stream high-quality video or play online games, try doing so without multiple devices running as well.

Tip #3: Invest in a new router

At the end of the day, few methods work better at boosting poor signal strength and range for wireless networks than investing in better hardware. If your wireless router is cheap or out-of-date, there’s a good chance many of the above methods may not work or may work to a very limited degree.

Old routers typically use less efficient technology and may even develop technical issues, such as overheating problems that result in poor signal strength. Meanwhile, cheaper wireless routers simply don’t come packed with the technology to perform well in the long run, and generally, lack the power output for better range.

Think of this as a “last-ditch” effort. Nevertheless, upgrading an old wireless router eventually becomes a necessity as wireless standards change and technology becomes better equipped to handle more receiving devices.

Tip #4: Top up your data

If you've got a Telkom Uncapped LTE package and you're experiencing slower speeds towards month end, you may have hit your Uncapped FUP (Fair Usage Policy), due to your high data usage. Up to 150GB of data usage you will be able to access the Telkom network at full speeds of 10Mbps, after 150GB you will be able to access the network at a standard 4Mbps and should happen to use more than 200GB within the month Telkom will reduce the speed of the product to an acceptable 2Mbps speed.

To access the 10Mbps speed again, simply top up your data using the Telkom Mobile App on your smartphone, and you'll be able to access the Telkom network again at high speeds of 10Mbps. Use these links to learn how to quickly check your data balance and how to top up. 👉 https://service.dsltelecom.co.za/portal/en/kb/articles/here-s-how-you-can-easily-check-your-telkom-data-balance-using-the-telkom-app-on-your-smartphone 👉 https://service.dsltelecom.co.za/portal/en/kb/articles/lte-how-to-top-up-your-telkom-lte-data

Tip #5: Change your wireless router channel

This tip is fully dependent on your wireless router. However, if you live in an apartment or in a dense suburban neighborhood, your wireless interference issues may be because of your neighbour’s’ Wi-Fi router.

It may be difficult to determine if this is an issue. However, if you use any wireless device, such as a mobile phone or computer, you can check to see how many wireless signals are in range. The more devices in range, the more likely it is that a neighbour’s Wi-Fi equipment could be causing issues with yours.

Changing your wireless router’s channel will allow it to operate on a slightly different part of the frequency band, clearing up the interference issue. How you go about changing the channel will vary by device and brand. Check your device manual or the manufacturer’s website to learn how to adjust the channel settings.

Upgrading your Wi-Fi is always an option if your budget allows it. See our LTE deals here 👉 https://www.ltedeals.co.za/

For a quote on a signal booster or LTE Omni Directional antenna contact sales@dsltelecom.co.za or call 087 802 0917

Improve your Telkom or Vox LTE internet speed & stability

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 10:47:57 +0200

Many people opt to use LTE connectivity for their home or business. This is because LTE offers fast connection speeds and is very affordable. It's also easy to use and super flexible - simply plug it in wherever you need connectivity (provided there is coverage).

But nothing is more frustrating when you don't experience full LTE speeds and stability in certain areas of your home. Slow-loading internet connection, waiting for videos to buffer and experiencing lag can be due to your router being shadowed by obstacles within or around your home causing inadequate LTE signal strength and speeds.

Things that could be affecting your LTE speed:

#1. The lay or positioning of your land. Mobile tower signals may struggle to effectively reach you depending on the lay of your land. Are you situated in a valley, perhaps between hills or mountain ranges?

# 2. Are you surrounded by high-rise buildings or trees? These could possibly interfere with your router's ability to maintain its connection to the LTE mobile towers.

#3. Do you have numerous walls or thick walls in your home? Thick walls or many walls could cause a weaker signal strength in certain areas of your home.

#4 Things you cannot see or touch. Yes, that's right! Radio or microwave frequencies that travel through the air could be interfering with your LTE signal.

But did you know that slow LTE speeds can easily be solved? Here's how:

The OMNI Directional LTE Antenna, helps you experience LTE's full bandwidth with much faster data transfer speeds.

No more yoga poses, climbing on furniture or pulling out your hair just to connect to your LTE internet signal.

The Omni Directional Antenna is designed to increase and extend your LTE speed and improve signal stability. No one likes dropped calls or a slow connection, and now you do not need to put up with it anymore either.

This antenna is designed to boost your LTE signal equally in all directions, regardless of your distance and direction from the mobile tower. And as a bonus, it is compatible with any 4G and LTE router that has 2 external ports.

Don't want the antenna inside your house? No problem, simply mount it to your roof or on a wall. This antenna can be used internally and externally as it is robust and weather resistant.

Stop struggling with your internet connection and experience faster LTE speed and increased stability today!

You can get more information on the LTE OMNI Directional Antenna by visiting www.ltedeals.co.za/antenna.

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5 quick tips on how to strengthen your LTE speeds

Improve your Telkom or Vox LTE internet speed & stability