How to Increase Mobile Data Speed on Your Phone

Updated 2026-10-16 · Internet Speed Test Pakistan editorial team

To get faster mobile data, set your phone to 4G/LTE preferred, move to a spot with better signal (near a window or higher floor), stop background updates, and compare SIMs from different operators at your location — the best network varies from area to area.

Step-by-step

1. Network mode: Settings → Mobile network → Preferred network type → 4G/LTE (or 5G/4G/3G auto).
2. Toggle airplane mode for 10 seconds to reconnect to the strongest tower.
3. Move near a window or up a floor; signal can double within a few metres.
4. Stop background data — auto-updates, cloud photo backup, auto-play video.
5. Reset APN to default if data is connected but nothing loads.
6. Check SIM is 4G — older SIMs may need replacing at a franchise.
7. Compare SIMs side by side with our 4G speed test.

Why is my 4G slow in the evening?

Each tower is shared by everyone nearby. In the evening, demand peaks and speed per user drops. There is little you can do except move to a less crowded tower or use home broadband.

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