I'm having a frustrating issue where whenever my WiFi goes out, the internet on my phone becomes really slow or just completely stops working. I get my WiFi from a regular cable company, while my phone is on MetroPCS, so they should be independent. What's puzzling is that my phone works fine if I drive a few miles away from home, but in my house, there's no internet. Is there something going on that might be causing the WiFi signal to interfere with my cell service?
4 Answers
Are you in a place with a lot of brick buildings? I've had the same problem! The brick can block the signal, making it tough for your phone to connect when you're indoors. It's always good to check your reception outside, as it usually improves.
It's likely that your phone isn't actually connected to a working WiFi network. Sometimes when the WiFi goes down, your phone might still try to connect to that WiFi instead of switching to your cellular data. When your WiFi is acting up, just turning off WiFi on your phone should allow it to connect using your mobile data instead.
You might want to check your cellular coverage at home. If you have weak reception, that could explain why you're having issues. Try turning off WiFi and running a speed test to see if your cellular network is strong enough. If it’s weak, you might have to stick close to cell towers to get stable service.
It's also possible that your WiFi is still showing up even if it's slow or has no internet. Double-check your connections and if needed, try disconnecting from WiFi when it fails. That way, your phone can automatically use cellular data instead.
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