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WiFi connection Vs. Ethernet connection for upload speeds

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Why is it that I get a better upload speed on my phone (obviously on a wireless connection to my router) than I do on my computer (which is connected to the router via Ethernet)?

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You may be using an older ethernet cable that isn't capable of supporting your full speeds. (there are different types of RJ45 cables eg cat6)

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I have a 12 Mbps connection, on my computer I get 0.94 Mbps (upload) and on my phone I get 1.04 Mbps(upload) .

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2 minutes ago, brytrickgaming said:

I have a 12 Mbps connection, on my computer I get 0.94 Mbps (upload) and on my phone I get 1.04 Mbps(upload) .

With such a small difference, it's more likely down to there being less congestion/server load etc than anything else.

 

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2 minutes ago, brytrickgaming said:

I have a 12 Mbps connection, on my computer I get 0.94 Mbps (upload) and on my phone I get 1.04 Mbps(upload) .

Try getting a new ethernet cable.  Your current one probably isn't able to fully utilize your transfer speeds.

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