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Last week I switched my internet from ADSL to fiber in Oman. I picked a 250mbps plan from Omantel. At first I was excited but soon realized my phone’s speed test hit only 50mbps. I was frustrated and contacted their customer service, who asked me to check my PC speed—then confirmed it was 250mbps. They explained that the 2.4GHz network for my phone would cap at 50mbps even though I’m paying $110/month. When I mentioned there’s no mention of this on their site, they suggested canceling my plan and said about $300 to do so. I was shocked. I asked if they could help with another issue: my room is just 7 meters from the router but the signal is weak. They recommended buying an extender for $180. I searched online and found a setting (like 802.11n) that might boost bandwidth, but I’m not sure what to do next. I really appreciate any advice you can give.
In theory, 802.11n supports speeds up to 300-450Mbps, though actual performance varies with devices and antenna configuration. I often see around 50Mbps in real use. The biggest boost comes from 5GHz WiFi, especially 802.11ac, which can reach much higher rates—just as 802.11a is limited to 50Mbps. Your phone must also be compatible for the best results.
You shouldn't hold your ISP responsible for limitations on client devices. They often can't cover every phone model or make available. The promised speeds are typically what you'll get if connected directly to the internet hub. What phone model are you using? Have you checked nearby coverage with a WiFi analyzer app from the Microsoft Store? Look at the channel results for both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, and note any channel bonding activity. That capability lets the access point combine two channels to boost throughput on 802.11n. On 2.4GHz this can raise bandwidth, but it may also cause interference in busy areas. Therefore a wireless survey is a smart first step.
Use the 5GHz network via the router instead of the 2.4GHz. 5G on a phone relates to cellular service, not Wi-Fi.