Travel + Leisure<\/a> on how to get the fastest Wi-Fi connection on a flight.<\/b><\/p>\nChoice of seat on a flight can mean up to 30% faster Wi-Fi<\/p>\n
One would think that paying top dollar for a first-class seat, you would be privy to having a top-notch Wi-Fi connection. However, that would be wrong. <\/p>\n
Everyone on a flight is using the same internet connection.<\/b> So, just like with your home or office router, those closest to the signal get the fastest connection. <\/p>\n
\u201cPeople don\u2019t usually realize that their seat choice can make or break their Wi-Fi experience<\/b>,\u201d Hwang said. \u201cUnderstanding how these systems work gives you a real advantage when booking your next flight<\/b>.\u201d <\/p>\n
She explained that there are two types of internet connections on aircraft, either satellite-based or air-to-ground systems<\/b>. Both of these have difficulty distributing Wi-Fi signals evenly, but the equipment is typically found in the same place<\/b>, on the fuselage roof around the middle of the plane.<\/p>\n
Passengers in the middle of the plane generally get 20% to 30% faster Wi-Fi speeds<\/b> than those at either extreme, front or back, Hwang explained. Furthermore, those with window seats in this section get an even better signals<\/b>. <\/p>\n
Things that could slow down your Wi-Fi signal while inflight<\/p>\n
Hwang warns that being next to an emergency exit could hamper your device\u2019s connectivity<\/b>. This is due to the walls being thicker as well as additional equipment that can interfere with the Wi-Fi signal explained Hwang.<\/p>\n
Also keep in mind that the more people using Wi-Fi on the aircraft will also slow down your connection<\/b>. Hwang says that \u201csmart timing makes as much a difference as seat selection.\u201d <\/p>\n
She recommends avoiding peak usage times,<\/b> typically around meal service. Hwang herself always takes advantage of the first hour after takeoff to connect to the in-flight Wi-Fi when fewer passengers are online. <\/p>\n
Another tip she has is to make sure to turn off automatic updates and closing background applications<\/b> that are continually trying to sync data. This will free up the amount of bandwidth you need for using the internet on your device.<\/p>\n
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