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What Is Spectrum Mobile® Speed Boost?

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Think of Spectrum Mobile Speed Boost as a moving walkway at the airport – you're still walking, but suddenly everything moves faster.

That's what happens to your phone when it connects to Advanced WiFi at home or any of the 48 million Spectrum Mobile WiFi Access Points nationwide. It's your same reliable device with instant, accelerated performance.

With Speed Boost, Spectrum customers can enjoy the fastest wireless speeds. 

Cell phone traveling at the speed of light, Introducing Speed Boost is on the screen.

Benefits of Spectrum Mobile Speed Boost

Spectrum Mobile Speed Boost offers faster speeds for Spectrum Mobile customers both in and out of their home:

  • Spectrum WiFi access points: In over 48 million WiFi access points that include sporting venues, strip malls and small businesses, Spectrum Mobile customers now automatically connect to the secure Spectrum Mobile Service Set Identifier (SSID) and receive fast speeds with Speed Boost. 
  • Spectrum in-home WiFi: When connected with Spectrum Advanced WiFi, customers can get faster speeds – delivering quicker downloads, load times and a faster connection for video-chatting. Speed Boost-ready mobile devices will auto-connect to Speed Boost via the secure, private Spectrum Mobile in-home SSID. And when your guests with Spectrum Mobile visit, their mobile devices will automatically receive Speed Boost on a separate secure Spectrum Mobile SSID.

Get Speed Boost with Spectrum Advanced WiFi

Spectrum Mobile is faster with Speed Boost. Through integrated WiFi and cellular service, Spectrum Mobile customers can experience increased speeds when connected to Spectrum WiFi access points at home and on-the-go.

To get Speed Boost in your home, you can pair a Speed Boost ready Spectrum Mobile device with Spectrum Advanced WiFi for just $10 per month.

What Is Speed Boost?

Your phone's automatic turbo mode.

Spectrum Mobile Speed Boost is a powerful feature available exclusively to Spectrum Mobile customers. 

  • Automatic: The moment your phone connects to Spectrum WiFi, Speed Boost activates. No apps. No settings. Just faster everything. 
  • Powerful: Your phone's data speeds can reach up to 1 Gbps – perfect for streaming, gaming or working without lag
  • Included: It’s built into your Spectrum Mobile plan and exclusive to Spectrum Mobile customers. No extra fees. No gimmicks.

Why It Matters: Feel the Difference Every Day

Speed Boost isn't just about gigabytes; it's about making every moment on your Spectrum Mobile smartphone feel effortless regardless of whether you are on team iOS or Android. Here's what Speed Boost looks like in real life: 

  • Stream instantly: No more potential buffering before your favorite show – just smooth HD or 4K playback from the second you hit play. 
  • Share faster: Upload photos and video to social media or group chats in seconds, not minutes.
  • Game seamlessly: Enjoy responsive, low-latency gameplay that keeps up with every move.
  • Call clearly: Experience clear video calls with sharp visuals and uninterrupted sound.
     

Speed Boost turns Spectrum's WiFi into an effortless, high-performance experience on your mobile device – wherever you use your phone the most: at home, at work and on the go.

Why It's a Spectrum Mobile Exclusive

While other carriers talk about speed, Spectrum Mobile delivers a smarter experience. We give you the best of both worlds: a reliable nationwide 5G network plus an automatic boost on Spectrum WiFi. Spectrum Mobile is designed to give you an unbeatable combination of coverage and speed: 

  • On-the-go with Spectrum Mobile WiFi Access Points: ·With more than 48 million secure WiFi access points across sports venues, local small businesses and public spaces, Spectrum Mobile delivers faster data performance and reduced cellular usage. Connections are encrypted and automatic, requiring no manual login, and once connected, Speed Boost activates instantly. 
  • At home with Spectrum Advanced WiFi: When your home is equipped with Spectrum Advanced WiFi, your in-home network becomes a high-performance environment that extends Speed Boost benefits to all compatible Spectrum Mobile devices, delivering speeds up to 1 Gbps on supported gateways. Speed Boost activates automatically on all eligible lines –  no additional setup required. Visiting Spectrum Mobile customers can connect through the separate, secure Spectrum Mobile WiFi network, maintaining network isolation and ensuring everyone experiences the same fast, optimized performance.
     

With Spectrum Mobile, performance isn't just promised; it's engineered into every connection. Pair it with Spectrum Advanced WiFi for just $10/month to unlock gig-speed performance at home and enjoy Spectrum Mobile plans starting at just $30/month for reliable nationwide 5G coverage, WiFi-powered speed and a seamless experience everywhere you connect.



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