Setting up your Mac or PC to use a tethered phone and Wi-Fi at the same time is a very simple task. In fact, any computer running Windows 7+ or Mac OS X can connect to any combination of available Internet connections. In most cases, setting up multiple Internet connections on your computer doesn’t even require any extra hardware.
If you’re trying to connect multiple Internet connections for faster speeds, note that your various connections must come from different Internet sources. For example, Wi-Fi and Ethernet networks that are connected to the same router cannot be combined for increased bandwidth using channel bonding applications like Speedify, because they both share the same upstream network.
Should you have a backup 4G, 5G, Starlink, or cable internet connection?
Yes — every internet connection goes down, including Starlink, which drops for ~34 minutes a day on average. A backup connection from a different provider means one outage never takes you fully offline. The most common options are a 4G/5G cellular hotspot, a cable or DSL line, or a second satellite dish.
4G/5G cellular
Works anywhere. Just a SIM or hotspot — no installation needed.
Learn more →Cable / DSL
Best for fixed locations. Different network, so outages rarely overlap.
Learn more →Second Starlink
Adds redundancy and throughput for remote sites or heavy usage.
Learn more →Speedify bonds any two connections into one — automatic failover, more speed, no dropped calls.
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Step 1: Connect to Wi-Fi
Just connect your Mac or PC to Wi-Fi like you normally would using your computer’s internal Wi-Fi card.
Step 2: Tether Your Smartphone
Refer to your carrier or smartphone’s instructions to tether your mobile internet connection to your computer. Here is a handy guide for tethering on most of the popular mobile broadband networks in the US.
Step 3: Combine Tethered Phone and Wi-Fi with Speedify
Now that you have both Wi-Fi and your phone’s tethered mobile broadband network connected to your computer simultaneously, you might want to combine both for faster and more reliable Internet. This is where Speedify comes in. Speedify is a cloud service for Mac & PC users that combines all the Internet connections available to your computer to create a single fast super-connection.
To get started with Speedify, simply download and install the application. (Speedify is currently available on PC, Mac, Android and iOS) Once running, you’ll see both Wi-Fi and tethered phone connections detected. That means you’re using both for their combined speed and reliability.
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With Speedify you can combine Wi-Fi, 4G / 5G cellular, Ethernet, Starlink and other satellites into one bonded super-connection to improve livestreaming, video calling, gaming, web browsing, and everything else you do online.
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