How to Enjoy a Faster Data Connection on Your Cell Phone

It will probably come as little surprise to learn that cell phone users in United States are consuming a greater amount of cellular data now than at any time in the past. Of course, much of the increased demand for cell phone data has occurred as American consumers become more reliant on their mobile devices. Additionally, increasingly more cellular networks are offering cell phone plans with unlimited data, making it no longer necessary to monitor or limit data usage.

A recent report on tablet and smartphone usage put out by the NPD revealed some statistics that support this trend:

• Amount of data consumption in United States per month is sitting at an average of 31.4 gigabytes.
• People with cell phone plans that offer unlimited data consume 67 percent more data than those people whose data is capped.
• People with iPhones tend to use more data than people with Android phones.

With this increased usage and reliance on data, it comes as little surprise that people in United States are becoming increasingly concerned about whether they will be able to reliably access their cell phone network. If you're like most people with an Android device or an iPhone, you have experienced problems accessing data or connecting to your cell phone network at one time or another. If you have ever wondered how you can make your data connection more reliable and faster whether in your car, at work, or at home - read on for some actionable tips to reduce or even eliminate problems with data connectivity.

Improving Data Speed on an iPhone Device.

Wondering why your data connection is so sluggish on your iPhone device? Several factors can affect your connection to your cellular network. These can include the distance between your device and your closest cell signal tower. They can include the materials used to construct your office or home which may be blocking the signal - including metal, glass, and concrete.

Before you start making any changes, take an objective look at the speed of your data by downloading an app to test your data speeds. Then you can easily retest your speed after you have implemented some of these tips to see if there has been any improvement.

The simplest way of improving your data speed and reliability is to use typical cellular signal booster to overcome any problems that may be preventing your iPhone from enjoying the reliable, high-speed coverage you're looking for. Most signal boosters by work for all iPhone devices no matter which cellular carrier you use. If you don't yet have your own signal booster, try some of other tips below.

• Clear the history and stored data in Safari or the web browser you use on your iPhone. You can clear your browsing history by selecting the Settings app, tapping on Safari or the web browser you normally use, then tap "Clear History and Website Data". Try to remember to take this step regularly - at least weekly.
• Avoid having multiple apps open at the same time, particularly if you're not actively using them. This can be rectified by simply restarting your iPhone or manually closing down apps that you're not currently using.
• Similarly, turning off Background App Refresh can have an enormous impact on your data speeds. This can be turned off by opening the Settings app, tapping on General, then choosing Background App Refresh and switching it off. You also have the option to switch off background refreshes for individual apps if you choose.
• Reset your connection to the cellular network by temporarily turning on airplane, or flight mode. When you turn flight mode off again, your connection will be reset.
• Ensure that your iPhone is always running the most up-to-date iOS. To check, open the Settings app, tap on General, then choose Software Update. On the screen, you will see whether there is an update currently available. It is always a good idea to activate automatic updates to allow your iPhone to download and install iOS updates when you aren't using your iPhone overnight.

Improving Data Speed on an Android Device.

There tends to be a lot of buzz around iPhones and the iOS, but Google's Android OS remains the most frequently used operating system, hosting the greatest number of active cell phone devices in USA. It is estimated that 120.5 million users across all of American carrier networks will be using Android devices by 2021.

If, like a lot of Android users, you would like to improve the speed of your mobile data, try following these tips:

• Perform a full reboot. If your Android device has a removable battery, rebooting your device is as simple as removing the battery for a few seconds, holding in the power button while the battery is removed, and then putting the battery back in and turning your phone back on.
• Try resetting your cell phone network connection by temporarily switching off flight mode and then turning it back on again.
• Ensure that your Android device is always running the latest version of the OS software. You can check for updates by tapping on Settings, scrolling down to About Device, and checking to see whether a new update is ready to be downloaded or installed. Turning on automatic updates is a simple way of ensuring that your device is always running the latest OS version.
• There're several reputable apps in the Google Play store to boost your data speeds. These apps work by stopping other apps from running in the background, improving latency, and ultimately increasing available cell phone bandwidth. Look for apps with a high number of downloads and at least a four-star average rating.
• A simple way of improving the speed of your data is to disable images from displaying in Google Chrome or your web browser of choice. Google Chrome offers a text-mode browser that will dramatically speed up the process of performing a web search without loading unnecessary images and advertisements.

Improving Data Speed with a cell phone booster.

Improving your data speed at home or in your car can be as simple as putting one or more of the above tips into practice. Many people find that they can enjoy dramatically improved data speeds simply by making a few recommended changes to their iPhone or Android device.

If these tips don't work for you or if you have experienced a small amount of improvement but are still looking for a more noticeable increase in data speeds, a suitable cell phone signal booster could be just what you need. SignalBooster.com offers several different models for in-car or home use, all of which work on all devices and all cellular carriers and networks.

Signal Strength vs. Quality:

Bear in mind that the cause of slow data can also be signal quality, not only lack of signal strength. Checkout 4 reasons your data can be slow and their respective solutions.

Can only dignal quality be boosted instead of noise, too?

Only signal quality can indeed be boosted by using Extended Range Technology (ERT) and Double Power Technology (DPT). SureCall has pioneered with exclusively patented ERT in their in-vehicle ERT boosters and patented DPT in-vehicle & in-building DPT boosters. ERT and DPT allows SureCall boosters to offer additional critical performance benefits on cell phone signals including twice the uplink power, downlink gain, and higher Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR) - particularly for multiple users, signal speed and signal quality. The boosters also ensure that the connection stays robust even with weak signals outside that create dead zones inside.

If you're ready to experience the lightning-fast data speeds you're looking for, check out the full range of our signal boosting products via top navigation menu.