Better Internet, Anywhere & Anytime!
With just a single connection Speedify can help improve packet loss and allow you to access region locked content. However, to get the full benefits of Speedify you need access to multiple Internet connections. On mobile this is easy since smartphones have their own built in cellular data connections that can be bonded with Wi-Fi.
Things are more complicated with computers, both due to differences in hardware and, most of all, the availability of different kinds of Internet connections. If we're talking about laptops, all of them have internal Wi-Fi adapters. And some of them have internal Ethernet and/or cellular adapters. With desktop computers, you usually get the built-in Ethernet adapter and sometimes a Wi-Fi adapter.
The important thing is to realize that it's almost impossible you don't have access to at least 2 Internet sources. That's why we aggregated this information into a handy guide on the most common Internet connections that you can find depending on where you are.
Quick answer
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.
Try free →Speedify
Speedify gives you faster, steadier internet by combining Wi-Fi, cellular, and Starlink
Speedify bonds Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, Ethernet, and Starlink into one connection at the same time, giving you more speed, automatic failover when one drops, and AES-256 encryption on every link.
Download Speedify ›More speed
Upload and download speeds combine across every active connection on your device.
Automatic failover
If a connection drops, Speedify moves your traffic to another in milliseconds. Calls stay connected.
Always encrypted
Every link runs through an encrypted tunnel, including public Wi-Fi, cellular, and Starlink.
Speedify Feature · Pair & Share
Speedify Pair & Share: share cellular between your devices, both ways
Most hotspots give. Speedify's Pair & Share gives and takes. Two devices running Speedify pair up and each uses the other's cellular connection simultaneously, so you both get faster uploads, faster downloads, and a steadier connection. No extra hardware, no new data plans, no setup beyond a tap.
Learn how Speedify's Pair & Share works ›More speed
Every device you pair with adds its cellular to yours, and yours to theirs.
Stays connected
If a paired device drops out, Speedify keeps you online on the remaining links.
Always private
Every shared connection runs through AES-256 encryption. Your traffic is yours.
No new gear
Runs on devices already running Speedify, over your local network. Pair once, reconnects automatically.
| Your location | Primary connection | Secondary connection | Additional Networking Hardware Required |
| Home - Suburban/Rural |
Wi-Fi / wired via broadband router e.g. DSL, Cable, Satellite, Fiber |
Cellular 4G/5G |
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| Cellular 4G/5G | Cellular 4G/5G from another carrier |
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| Home - Urban |
Wi-Fi / wired via broadband router e.g. DSL, Cable, Satellite, Fiber |
Public Wi-Fi / from a restaurant or cafe |
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| Cellular 4G/5G |
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| Office | Wired / Wi-Fi connection, often secured |
Cellular 4G/5G |
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| Around Town - Restaurant, Cafe, or Conference Center | Public Wi-Fi | Cellular 4G/5G |
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| Traveling - Airports/Railway stations | Public Wi-Fi | Cellular 4G/5G |
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| Hotel public Wi-Fi |
Hotel public Wi-Fi Wired connection in room |
Other public Wi-Fi |
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| Cellular 4G/5G |
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| Camping or Outdoors | Cellular 4G/5G | Cellular 4G/5G from another carrier |
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So many Internet connections, so little time.
As you can see, there’s Internet everywhere if you just know where to look! You just need a channel bonding service like Speedify to be able to use them all at the same time.
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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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