How to Upgrade the Amtrak Wi-Fi Onboard Experience with Speedify

Speedify fixes Amtrak’s flaky AmtrakConnect wi-fi so you can actually get stuff done

Amtrak wifi isn't just bad, its really bad. Despite long awaited upgrades to the system, Amtrak's complimentary onboard wifi still struggles to keep up with modern data usage. Passengers eager to relax or get work done on their trip are often plagued by slow speeds and flaky connectivity. For frequent travelers, complaining about the onboard wifi its pretty much a rite of passage.

Just check out what these folks have to say about their experiences with wifi on the train:

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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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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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Issues with wifi while traveling aren't limited to Amtrak however. Megabus, Bolt Bus, and Greyhound all have similar problems with their complimentary wifi services.

How does Speedify fix Amtrak WiFi?

Over the past few years, we've sent our engineers on countless trips aboard planes, trains, and automobiles to test and diagnose problems with Internet connections while on the road.

With this robust set of knowledge, we built Speedify, our revolutionary channel bonding VPN to seamlessly traverse and optimize the multitude of wired and wireless networks we encounter on a daily basis.

With Speedify running on your mobile device, you can connect to the Amtrak wifi AND your phone's mobile data connection simultaneously. If both connections are working fine, you'll benefit from their combined speed and reliability, and if one of them disappears or disconnects Speedify will instantly and seamlessly shift your web traffic to the other without missing a step (or skipping a beat).

Additionally, Speedify utilizes a variety of techniques to fix lost and corrupted packets (a common occurrence on slow and overloaded public networks) before they have a chance to slow down your Internet experience.

Improving security on Amtrak wifi without sacrificing speed

Speedify is more than just a way to boost the performance of flaky wifi networks, it is also the best mobile VPN available. Speedify uses the latest encryption standards to deliver over twice the performance of conventional VPNs on desktops and mobile devices. Not only can you stream data faster, but all of your personal data is encrypted – a must when joining unsecured public wifi hotspots like the “AmtrakConnect”. When you use Speedify you no longer have to choose between speed and security. You get both every time you connect.
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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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Avoid buffering and disconnects while streaming, gaming, and browsing.

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Keep your personal data safe from hackers, snoops and cyber criminals

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Alex and the Speedify team are always exploring the latest in networking and security technology—like 5G, 6G, WiFi 7, laser and satellite internet—and sharing it in new discussion content across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and LinkedIn every week.

Got a tech question? Let's go deeper! Pop into Speedify Office Hours live every Wednesday at 10 AM Eastern. Speedify CEO Alex Gizis and our network engineers are standing by to break down your questions about networks, tech updates, and Speedify features.

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