How to increase mobile Internet speed on Megafon phone

Reasons for low Internet speed MegaFon

The development of modern technologies allows subscribers to use high-speed Internet, which allows them to watch videos in high speed format and download large files. But in some cases, clients experience a decrease in performance. In such a situation, the speed of mobile Internet leaves much to be desired.

You can check your Internet speed using various services. The most popular is speedtest.net.

The most common reasons for a decrease in speed include the following:

• Lack of money in your personal account.
• Traffic packet exhaustion.
• Running many background applications using your network connection.
• Outdated SIM card.
• Using an old smartphone to connect.
• Network congestion.
• Bad weather conditions.
• Remoteness of telephone towers.
• The presence of a large number of walls and other obstacles that interfere with signal reception.
• Infection of a mobile device with viruses.

Knowing what caused the slowdown will help you quickly resolve the problem. Most often, the error with low Internet speed is resolved in a few minutes. But sometimes you have to wait a long time, up to several days. Moreover, in some cases, the quality of communication does not depend on the subscriber himself.

Station congestion

The channel capacity directly depends on the workload of the station distributing the Internet. A similar situation occurs in the evening hours, when users actively use the global network. The speed increases at night from 03:00 to 07:00 hours.

During peak workload it is difficult to influence the situation. To speed up data transfer, subscribers can terminate unnecessary processes. If you are using a computer, then it is better to disable all downloads. It is recommended to perform only one action. For example, watching a movie.

How to increase mobile Internet speed Megafon

Once it has become clear what is causing the problem, you can move on to solving it. The first thing you should pay attention to is the state of your personal account. If there is no money on your balance, then you don’t need to think about any access to the network. Then you need to move on to considering the possible options that caused the signal deterioration.

There may be several of them. The way to solve it will depend on what caused the problem. Next, we will look at the most popular methods to increase Internet speed on Megafon.

Return to a point with a good signal

The most common reason for a poor signal is distance from telephone towers. Next, experts highlight the presence of a large number of obstacles such as walls. It's no secret that the connection quality outside is better than in an apartment. In turn, owners of suburban areas are especially often faced with the problem of low speed.

In order to understand where that “point with a good signal” is located, you need to take into account how quickly the speed of mobile Internet can accelerate. After all, it depends on the type of network used.

The speed indicated in the table, which was achieved during testing under optimal conditions, does not coincide with reality. As a rule, it is about 10 times lower.

It is very easy to understand what type of connection is currently being used. To do this, just look at the top of the display of your smartphone. Opposite the so-called “sticks” the connection used will be indicated. It is worth noting that 5G technology has not yet become widespread in Russia. Mass integration is planned for 2021.

The second point is those same “sticks”. They indicate the quality of signal reception. As a result, 2 4G sticks will be comparable in speed to 3G. Of course, such comparisons are not always the same in practice, but tests show that poor signal reception on a more advanced network is no better than excellent signal quality on older technology.

Now let’s figure out how you can improve your Internet speed by choosing a suitable point for receiving the signal. And here we should again make a reservation, because 4G technology is not widespread everywhere. Residents of remote areas and countryside very often face a similar problem. The only solution in this case is to wait until LTE reaches a populated area, or move to a more technically developed city.

But still, Megafon’s low Internet speed is also found among those who live in big cities. Here we have to state the reason for the problem indicated above, namely the presence of a large number of obstacles in the form of walls. The worst situation in this regard is for those who live in dense residential areas with tall buildings.

Set up apps on your phone

Many people don’t even pay attention to the fact that the Internet is weak due to many applications running in the background. They are used to always using a high-quality connection, but at some point the system fails. Fortunately, in this case, it will be enough to configure applications to optimize Internet speed.

The easiest option is to restart your phone. After this, applications will use the Internet only when the user launches them. But some programs start on their own, and this is a very big problem. You can disable autorun through the settings menu in the applications section. Here you should select a specific program and prevent it from running in the background.

It is worth understanding that every year the size of media content (pictures, videos, etc.) increases. Moreover, this process does not always keep pace with the development of mobile Internet networks. That’s why, for example, 3G 5 years ago outwardly worked faster than it does now. But in practice, no changes occurred. It’s just that Internet pages now have a more colorful design and the use of additional modules that require impressive speed indicators.

Install special applications

Another way to increase mobile Internet speed is to use special applications. But it should be used only if the user is sure that he cannot find the optimal signal reception point and optimize the operation of programs on the smartphone.

The principle of operation of applications to increase speed is to optimize DNS servers. Less information begins to fly into the air, thanks to which the user’s smartphone receives data from the Internet faster.

Applications designed to optimize the Internet will not be able to make significant changes to the nominal speed. So, for example, switching from 3G to 4G or increasing the number of “sticks” will not work using this method.

So, here are some programs worth considering as a good option for increasing speed:

• Internet Booster & Optimizer.
• Speedify – Fast Bonding VPN.
• Internet Speed ​​Master.
• Network Master – Speed ​​Test.
• Network Signal Speed ​​Booster.

Most of these programs can be found on Google Play or the App Store. Sometimes you have to go to the developer's website to download.

The operating principle of the applications is the same. The smartphone owner is required to open the program and press the appropriate button to optimize signal reception.

We switch to another tariff or extend the speed

When choosing a tariff, advanced clients pay special attention to the amount of monthly traffic. Its volume varies from one to several gigabytes. The update happens every month, and before that, a person who has exhausted the traffic will face the problem of low speed. The fact is that after the end of the gigabyte package, the speed drops to 128 Kb/s. Moreover, it does not matter which network the subscriber uses: 3G or LTE.

There are 2 ways out of this situation:

• Switch to another tariff.
• Connect an additional traffic package.

It is highly recommended to use the first method, since now many Megafon tariffs have no restrictions on the amount of traffic. These include:

• Get involved! Look.
• Get involved! Communicate.
• Get involved! Premium
• Second by second.
• Go to zero.

In the case of the “Per-Second” and “Go to Zero” tariffs, the subscriber will not have restrictions on the amount of traffic, but he will have to pay 10 rubles for each megabyte.

Another option is to connect an additional traffic package. It is suitable for those who have a problem with gigabytes expiring prematurely rarely.

Both the tariff and the additional traffic package can be activated in your personal account on the operator’s website and in the application of the same name for mobile devices.

Improving the signal quality on the modem

Not only owners of smartphones with a Megafon SIM card face low Internet speeds, but also those who bought themselves a USB modem. The type of connection and the quality of signal reception also play an important role in the operation of this small computer receiver. If the user really is in the optimal place to connect to the network and receives 4G, then the problem is hidden in the speed limitation by the operator itself.

Disable modem speed limits

Megafon and USB modem mobile Internet users deal with one of several traffic packages:

• Your internet is 15 GB.
• Your internet is 30 GB.
• Your internet is 50 GB.

Once the limit is reached, the speed will be limited, just like on a smartphone. In such a situation, you will have to connect one of the additional packages from the “Extend Internet” line. The cost is the same as what was indicated in the section with the transition to another tariff. But depending on the region it may differ.

Also, not so long ago, Megafon introduced a line of new tariffs for USB modems. It involves unlimited access to the network, but you will have to pay immediately for 6 months (5,000 rubles) or a whole year (9,000 rubles). The connection can be made at the company’s office or in the personal account.

Running out of traffic

Subscribers activate tariffs according to their needs. People who use the Internet choose “unlimited” TPs. In fact, such tariffs are conditional. After using up the provided traffic, the speed is reduced to 64 KB. With such bandwidth, the Internet will be “stupid”.

In order not to suffer from a slow network, it is recommended to use one of the available options:

• "Auto-renewal";
• “Extend the Internet”;
• "Internet S, M, L."

In addition to packages, Megafon clients can subscribe to tariff plans with a large volume of traffic. It should be noted that it is better to use TP as an accelerator on mobile devices.

It is important to control the level of remaining traffic. You can check the balance using the command “*558#”. If there are only a few megabytes left, you need to activate the options.

Other options

Unfortunately, subscribers are not always able to achieve high Internet speeds by choosing the optimal point with good connection, or switching to a different tariff. But you shouldn’t despair, because there are several more options that involve the use of additional items and improvised means.

USB extension cable

This option is suitable for users of USB modems. It involves using an extension cord with a similar connector, which will allow you to move the modem closer to the ceiling. The cords are sold up to 3 meters, so that should be enough. After connecting the extension cord to the computer, and the modem to the extension cord, the small device should be moved to a place where it receives the best connection.

Antenna

Another option for optimizing your Internet connection on a USB modem. Unlike the previous method, it is more expensive, but guarantees the best result. The antenna can be purchased at a store and then installed on the outside of your home. The wire should be connected to the modem, so that it can receive a high-quality signal.

Before purchasing an antenna, it is recommended to make sure that the modem you are using supports connecting third-party devices. Usually the corresponding connector is located on the right side of the gadget.

Available means

Of course, the imagination of craftsmen allows you to improve Internet speed without the help of additional devices. The truth here, as in the case of traditional medicine, the effectiveness is in doubt. However, many users advise using one of two ways to improve the signal:

• Place the modem in a tin can with the top open.
• Disassemble the modem, wrap it with wire, the end of which is sent outside the house.

You should not resort to “folk” methods when you do not have confidence in your own knowledge and skills, because in inexperienced hands, disassembling a USB modem can lead to dire consequences.

Method number 4

You can assemble a full-fledged antenna to amplify the signal with your own hands. From improvised means using a coil of copper wire. However, it should be remembered that this is a rather dangerous method. If you don’t know simple physical laws, you can burn the MegaFon modem. After this, you won’t have to think anymore about how to increase the speed of the modem.

This method is good only because you don’t need to spend money on an antenna. All that remains is to buy a cable with a connector for connecting to the antenna socket on the modem. Many people try to experiment with homemade transmitters, but it is almost impossible to achieve a significant increase in speed from them. It is best to use the option with a reflector if you lack finances.

If it doesn't help

In this material, we looked at many ways to help increase Internet speed. But there will probably be people for whom none of the proposed methods will help. In this case, you need to make sure once again that the SIM card and smartphone (USB modem) support a 4G connection, and this type of communication is actively used in your locality. If this is the case, then it is recommended to contact the support service at 8-800-550-05-00 and get a response from a specialist.

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