Why is the router app speed good but my phone speed bad?

The router test measures internet delivery to the gateway; the phone test includes the Wi‑Fi path, phone capability and location.

What to check

Gateway result; phone band/node/RSSI; interference; VPN.

When to get help from a person

Escalate only if gateway is also poor or radio telemetry shows abnormal fault.

Show the technical detail
On a managed Wi-Fi plan

Compare the two layers and optimise placement/mesh/client.

On another provider's router

Use equivalent provider hub test if offered.

What to be careful of

Explain the different measurement points.

Where this comes from: Official · see the original source ↗ · Draft—technical review · checked 17 August 2026

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