Broadband speed

[Haleflyer]

Hi,I currently have the ZTE mf286 d, on 4G, with isp speeds between 75 and 80,when I enable my VPN and connect to an abundance of servers worldwide my internet speed can vary be 91 and 129 pending on server used and network usage,if I hard wire even better, just interested to know the reason for speed gain with an enabled VPN as the norm for a VPN connection is generally a reduction in speed,thankyou

[PeteG]

Hello, Haleflyer. 

I'm not entirely sure what would be causing the speed difference, but I've had similar experiences in the past. I use a VPN often, and I find it to be quite random, sometimes it will see me get a small speed boost, sometimes it'll see me drop in speed, other times it'll slow me down.

Could be related to the protocol in use, the route, server tested, it'd be hard to know for sure. If you think there's an issue of some kind, it might be worth checking in with the Home Broadband team. You might also find advice elsewhere here on Community. 

Pete.