How to Combine Wi-Fi and 4G/5G Mobile Data at Once on iPhone and Android with Speedify

Speedify Helps You Combine Wi-Fi and 4G/5G Mobile Internet Data Simultaneously

With all the live streaming, online gaming and other bandwidth intensive applications going on, the Internet has to be up for that. Have you ever encountered slow Internet on your iPhone, iPad or Android mobile device? Or one that kept disconnecting? Even when it says you’re connected to Wi-Fi, chances are you stumble upon a bad hotspot and the Internet is actually not working.

How to fix this? Simple – combine WiFi and mobile data simultaneously. Not alternatively, switching between them, but using them at the same time. See the videos below how you can do this very easily with the Speedify bonding VPN app right on your iPhone, iPad or Android mobile device. 

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.

Speedify bonds any two connections into one — automatic failover, more speed, no dropped calls.

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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.

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More speed

Upload and download speeds combine across every active connection on your device.

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Automatic failover

If a connection drops, Speedify moves your traffic to another in milliseconds. Calls stay connected.

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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.

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More speed

Every device you pair with adds its cellular to yours, and yours to theirs.

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Stays connected

If a paired device drops out, Speedify keeps you online on the remaining links.

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Always private

Every shared connection runs through AES-256 encryption. Your traffic is yours.

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No new gear

Runs on devices already running Speedify, over your local network. Pair once, reconnects automatically.

How do I use Wi-Fi and 4G/5G cellular at the same time with Speedify?

Pick your two internet connections and your device below and we'll take you to the step-by-step setup guide.

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Combine Wi-Fi and Mobile Data at the Same Time on Your iOS or Android Smartphone with Speedify

Requirements

  • a smartphone running iOS or Android with a mobile data connection
  • an available WiFi network to connect to
  • the Speedify bonding VPN app

Step 1: Let’s verify that you have an active mobile data connection, and that you have your data turned on.

On your iPhone – tap “Settings,” then “Cellular,” and flip the switch on.

On your Android smartphoneswipe down on your notification bar and check that the mobile data toggle is switched on. Or go into “Settings,” tap “Connections,” and “Data Usage” and make sure that mobile data is switched on.

Step 2: Connect to a Wi-Fi network.

iPhone: Tap “Settings,” then “Wi-Fi,” and flip the switch on.

Android: Tap “Settings,” then “Connections”, then “Wi-Fi” and flip the switch on.

You can then select a network from the list that appears. Be aware that you usually have to enter a password for private networks.

Step 3: Time to start combining Wi-Fi and mobile data together on your iPhone!

  • Download Speedify from the App Store or Play Store.
  • When you launch the app, Speedify automatically detects your 2 active connections – Wi-Fi and mobile data. You’ll see them contained inside the Connection Bubbles near the top of the Dashboard.
  • Select the server you want to connect – usually the “fastest” option works best
  • You can now return to your usual activities without having to worry that the Internet will be slow or disconnect.

Combine Wi-Fi and 4G/5G Mobile Data on Your iPhone with Speedify

Combine Wi-Fi and 4G/5G Mobile Data on Your Android with Speedify

Take Care of Your Online Privacy While Combining Wi-Fi and 4G/5G Cellular Data Together with Speedify

Speedify is a fast bonding VPN that uses channel bonding technology to combine multiple Internet connections together simultaneously. Being a VPN, it encrypts all the data from your iPhone to the Internet. This way, you will be able to:

When you combine WiFi and mobile data simultaneously on your smartphone with Speedify, you get 3 things at once: a stable connection, fast internet and secure online privacy.  What are you waiting for? Get started now!

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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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