In modern life realities, uninterrupted high-speed access to the global network is not a banal whim, but an urgent need for creating optimal conditions for work, study, and leisure. Among all the offers of providers, the 3G/4G wireless Internet from Yota stands out for its availability and functional potential.
Using Yota's services, subscribers will be able to use the Internet at high speed in all regions of the Russian Federation and in international roaming. At the same time, there are a number of hardware and technical limitations that determine the available network parameters and limit user capabilities.
In this review, the Internet assistant Tarif-online.ru will try to answer the question of what maximum Yota speed can be available to subscribers when using 3G or 4G LTE wireless high-speed data transfer standards. We will also tell you what the speed of the network depends on and how to bypass some operator restrictions on Internet distribution.
3G network speed from Yota
Theoretically, 3G wireless technology is capable of providing data transfer rates of tens of Mbits per second. In practice, this figure is much more modest and rarely exceeds 3-5 Mbit/s for stationary objects. In a situation where the subscriber walks or travels by transport, the Internet speed is further reduced several times due to the constant change in the geolocation of the device’s receiving antenna.
However, the maximum speed of the Yota 3G Internet of 5-6 Mbit/s provides sufficient opportunities for quickly searching and downloading information on the network, making video calls, watching videos, etc. If these opportunities are not enough, you need to think about switching to a tariff with high-speed 4G Internet.
Let's sum it up
Yota maximum Internet speed is a topic of interest to many domestic Internet users. According to company employees, this figure is 20 megabits. But, as practice shows, it is somewhat less. In any case, this is quite enough to search for information on the Internet, download data, and also watch videos on YouTube in high quality. It is worth noting that anyone can connect to the Iota Internet. You can even purchase an annual subscription right away. We hope that our article has become as useful as possible, as well as informative for you, and we were able to answer all your questions. If you still have some questions, feel free to contact the provider’s technical department or go to the company’s official website, find a contact phone number and contact specialists.
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Internet speed Yota 4G
Advertising slogans of the latest generation of 4G mobile communications standard LTE (Long-Term Evolution) promise data transfer at enormous speeds of more than 100 Mbit/s, even for users in fast-moving vehicles. But due to the complexity of implementing special equipment and new wireless broadband networks, the requirements for real 4G LTE speed in Russia have been significantly reduced. The maximum speed of Yota 4G is about 35 Mbit/s in large cities with a saturated coverage area, but usually this figure is within 15-20 Mbit/s.
The main factors influencing the speed of 3G/4G wireless Internet include:
- density of buildings and terrain features;
- distance from the base station and signal transmission power;
- electromagnetic background at the receiving site;
- presence of weather risk factors (snowfall, rainfall, snowfall);
- time of Internet surfing session (morning, evening, day, night).
The largest number of users access the network during the day and evening, which causes an increase in network congestion and a decrease in the overall data transfer speed. The maximum speed of Yota's wireless Internet is observed at night and in the morning.
Possible restrictions and ways to circumvent them
The company's SIM cards have some restrictions on downloading data from Torrent resources, and SIM cards designed for smartphones often prohibit the use of modem mode on a smartphone.
There are a number of actions that help the user to independently bypass these “prohibitions”:
- Using a different IMEI on the device.
- Changing IP settings.
- Launch of a system for “cancelling restrictions” on torrent use.
Important! It is not recommended to remove restrictions from Yota devices, as this may damage other functions of the equipment and cause Internet connection transmission failures.
Yota modem maximum speed
The telecommunications company Yota sells a wide range of branded equipment for effective interaction with SIM cards that provide access to unlimited high-speed Internet. Users can choose from:
- USB modems with LTE protocols for computers and laptops;
- USB modems with Wi-Fi distribution;
- small portable routers with rechargeable batteries designed for 5-6 hours of operation without recharging;
- universal routers with USB modems for connecting to wireless and cable Internet networks, which allow you to organize a Wi-Fi access point with a large signal distribution radius.
Regardless of the type of equipment chosen, subscribers can use any Iota modem tariff to access the network at a maximum speed of 20 Mbit/s or more. All characteristics of tariff plans for modems and routers can be found in a special table. Please note that the cost of services in the table is indicated for the Moscow region and may differ slightly from prices in other cities.
An important advantage of all tariff plans (with the exception of the “For 2 hours” and “For 24 hours” tariffs) is the flexible adjustment of Internet speed at any time convenient for the user, regardless of the payment period. If a tariff plan is selected that provides data reception with a rate of 10 Mbit/s or higher, the subscriber will be able to view media content and download files at a speed of 2.5-3.0 Mbit/s even if the network is congested or the signal level is weak.
In order to know for sure what the real Internet speed of the Yota modem is, you can use a proprietary test from the operator or third-party services, for example Speedtest.
How to measure Iota speed indicators correctly
Do not expect that at home you will be able to develop the “laboratory” speed that providers indicate on modem boxes or in tariff plans. It shows the maximum numbers that are achieved in the absence of all negative factors. But still, even at home, it makes sense to adhere to certain rules for taking speed indicators:
- To prevent Internet performance from dropping during the test, disable all programs and downloads that “eat” traffic;
- when measuring speed through online services, choose the server closest to you;
- make sure the weather outside is normal. Don't even try to measure speed during a thunderstorm. she will still be small;
- average the obtained values - conduct several Internet tests at once.
These are the nuances, if followed, you can increase the network speed and get accurate test results (as far as possible at home).
Options for bypassing restrictions on increasing the maximum speed of Yota
Let us immediately point out an important point with the presence of a functional separation of SIM cards (separately for smartphones/tablets and separately for modems/routers), provider restrictions on downloading torrent files, distributing the Internet via Wi-Fi, etc. In order to overcome these prohibitions, it may be necessary to change the mobile equipment identifier (IMEI), adjust the lifetime of a data packet in the IP protocol (TTL indicator), and forcefully remove restrictions from torrent clients.
Since this topic is quite extensive, we will not focus on it in this review, but will suggest that you read our separate article “Bypassing the Yota Internet distribution restriction.” In addition to changing the equipment and network settings, to increase the speed of the Iota Internet, it is advisable to install an additional antenna, which will significantly increase the quality and strength of the signal coming from the nearest base station.
When the ISP limits the speed
The provider limits the speed depending on the tariff package you choose. Each tariff has its own limit. But there are other cases of speed reduction:
- The provider sets a restriction when you distribute the Internet via WiFi. The Internet can be limited to 128 kilobits per second. To prevent your speed from dropping, connect to a tariff that supports this function. You can change the tariff when logging into the client profile on the company’s website;
- Yota sets a limit when downloading “large” volumes of files. Made so that users do not download pirated content via torrents. This is a dubious method of combating piracy, since the system often makes mistakes and limits the speed when downloading files up to 20 MB in size.
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Data transfer rate
The speed of Iota boarding depends on several factors. Such as:
- Geographical distance from the Internet network distribution point.
- Relief.
- Mechanical problems with the network.
- Distance from the device distributing the network.
- The coverage area provides only low-frequency channels.
Important! The speed of the Internet connection entails undesirable consequences in the form of: freezing of the picture, interruptions in working with social networks and many other unpleasant situations.
Methods of testing on a phone, LTE modem
You can measure the speed of a provider in several ways:
- On our website using a special plugin that measures Internet speed on any devices and networks
- Using the official website. It allows you to test Internet speed on a desktop computer or laptop. To do this, you need to register on the site, enter your “Personal Account” and launch the “Check” function.
- Thanks to the app on your phone. Users of the iOS operating system should download the Speedtest by Ookla application through the AppStore, and for Android there is also a speedtest application in the Play Market.
Expert opinion
Julia
Employee of the Yota retail outlet.
You can test the work of the provider on the company’s official resources and on third-party independent online services.
Iota provides clients with the opportunity to test on real equipment. To do this, just take a modem for temporary use. It can be used for a week, and when the parameters can be determined, the device can be returned with a receipt and warranty card. The device works with a special program “Free test-drive”. It is better to check the speed of traffic in the place where you constantly use the Internet: at work and at home.
Speedtest Yota allows you to see real traffic indicators. Just download the application and press the start button. In a few seconds you can see:
- current speed of sending and receiving data;
- volume of information received and sent;
- signal quality.
These indicators can be compared with those promised by the provider, and if the discrepancies are significant, you should contact technical support. The operator will help you resolve any difficulties that may arise. But if discrepancies arise once, there is no need to rush to change the operator. Wireless technologies are not resistant to external interference and high loads. But, if the situation constantly repeats, you will have to take decisive action and change the telecom operator, for example, switch to Beeline while maintaining the number or to Tinkoff Mobile.
To increase the connection level, you need to find out the reasons for the drop in speed and, depending on them: disable third-party applications, stop downloads and updates, check the device for viruses, disconnect foreign devices from the modem. The user can do all this independently, without the help of specialists.
How the Band system works
Band is a frequency range, or more precisely, a specification for allocating a frequency band.
The Yota provider provides its customers with fourth generation communications – 4G.
4G operates on WiMAX and LTE standards.
Yota first used WiMAX, but it gradually became outdated, the highest speed on it is 40Mbit/s, but in fact no more than 10-20Mbit/s.
Now Yota, like most other global providers, uses LTE - a high-speed wireless communication standard for mobile devices. The speed at which mobile Internet operates on this standard is much higher, and sometimes even better than wired communication.
The LTE network can operate on two types of duplex:
- FDD – parallel distribution of the frequency range, that is, a 20 MHz wide channel will be divided for downloading (for example: 15 MHz) and uploading data (5 MHz);
- TDD – sequential frequency distribution, data loading and unloading occurs at a width of 20 MHz alternately, loading is given priority.
Many people prefer FDD, as its operation is more stable and often loads faster.
Loading speed for users depends on the following factors:
- Range widths;
- Duplex type.
How the main mobile operators in Russia work on Band 7:
- Tele2, MTS and Beeline have a frequency channel width of 10 MHz, which theoretically can provide 75 Mbit/s;
- Yota 4G frequency is 30 MHz, theoretical speed can reach 225 Mbit/s, but since Yota is a subsidiary of Megafon, the power is divided between operators, and 15-20 MHz is actually used, which provides 100-150 Mbit/s;
- Megafon actually uses 15-20 MHz (partly at the expense of a subsidiary) and provides 100-150 Mbit/s, although there is 4G+ coverage with a maximum of 300 Mbit/s.
Antenna installation
The most popular reason for low speed is a bad Iota signal or its low quality. This is often observed in areas that are remote from mobile operator base stations. Also, if your country house is located in an area with various obstacles and difficult terrain, a problem may also arise. If you choose and correctly install a suitable antenna, the problem will be solved. You can purchase such a device at a specialized network equipment store.
