Imrpoving WiFi signal for an android device

Move closer to the wifi antenna:smt102

 

Would it be worth it to get a Verizon ( or whoever ) hotspot or tether the devices to your smartphone assuming you have one? I am not sure of exact costs but I am sure someone on here does. That way you would have a pretty good signal most of the time depending on lanes traveled.

 

I have atnt 5g for 50 amonth.. I play games on mine no utubes usees a lot of data

 

I use my Samsung GS2 as a hotspot. Works great.

 

Indeed it would. WiFi is a good fallback position. But it is spotty, very localized, and inconsistent at best. On those occasions when you CAN get a decent WiFi connection somewhere, then use it. This will save data usage charges if you don't have an unlimited plan.

If you do not desire to have fairly "regular connectivity" on your device (laptop, game console, tablet, etc.) then stick with the WiFi method and use it when you can. If you desire more consistent ability to connect, then get a hotspot plan for your phone or a mifi-style device through one of the carriers. For research and opinion on those carriers, look through these tech threads because there are hundreds of them with well-established advice here too.

 

everytime i've tried to use the wifi. there's always a password.

no way in heck am i getting out of my truck to freeze my arse and pay for a password. i'll just flip the phone on and use that as my wifi.

 

Same here. I already pay for data that is much faster and more reliable on my phone. Most wifi like pilots suck and.charge you ridiculous almost airline rates and then it don't always work. Sometimes you find a restaurant that has it and no one draining it. Then you're good to go.