Combine Multiple Internet Connections into One

One of the more common encounters we have with multiple internet connections is that no single one of the is really truly fast (except perhaps if you are in a really good LTE spot) so the idea of actually combining several wired, 3G or 4G connections into a single very fast connection comes to mind.

The first solution that came to mind was a hardware approach much like a load-balancing router. Then we found out this nice little software called Connectify Dispatch.

Connectify allows you to use multiple sources of internet connection — wired LAN, WiFi, and USB tethering — and combine them into one single and fast internet connection.

What it actually does is use all the available connections and assigns the primary connection to resources that heavily needs them, then use the other connections to other applications/resources.

Where it actually makes really good use is with web browsing multiple tabs and downloading via torrents where it harnesses all the connections and use every available bandwidth it can get. The result is a really fast torrent downloads.

However, wehn you do simple tests over SpeedTest.net, you will only be getting the results of the primary (or the fastest) connection in the group.

Based on our test, we were able to hit about 1.4MB/s speeds on uTorrent. This is from three connections all running on Globe LTE (iPhoe 5S, LG G2 and Note 3). When we only use one, we’re only getting between 200-400KB/s.

Connectify also has a HotSpot software that will allow you to share all these combined connections to other WiFi devices.

Connectify is a paid software and costs $40PHP 2,347INR 3,390EUR 38CNY 291 for a Lifetime license. You can download the Lite version here to try.

Abe Olandres

Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.

https://www.yugatech.com

30 Comments

LunaTech says:

11 years ago

i was actually using this one when i still have my smartbroken still active with my new internet connection from via postpaid plan. it was really fast and truly combining the 2 or more connections at the same time. this software is the first of its kind to do that thing…
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Keith Varias says:

11 years ago

That sounds great! I should give it a try hehehe.
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Minx says:

11 years ago

Yes, I have been using this for quite some time now. Since I don’t have wired connection at home. I use my wife’s sun postpaid line (unlidata) with my globe postpaid (unlidata).

Both connection are very slow when used individually due to low signal reception but I get by with the use of this.
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PJ says:

11 years ago

Made me recall the Diamond 56K modem where they had a software, which can make you set up a “shotgun” connection. Using 2 phone lines to connect to an ISP. One line for incoming and the other for outgoing.
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Scyther says:

11 years ago

Been using this for a while.. I’d say Its perfect for the job for the hotspot sharing Connectify Hotspot & combining all connections thru Connectify Dispatch..

I got maximum peak througout of 11.14 mbps so far.. Combining my 2mbps wimax with my Globe Postpaid Plan na umaabot hanggang 8mbps during Non Peak Hours. (12am to 5am)..

I got around 1.2 to 1.4 mbps per second download in IDM.. So amazing..
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Ajcalderonmd says:

11 years ago

Thank you for this info, i will definitely try this tonight
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Yusuf says:

11 years ago

Tried using this on my Mac! I thought it wouldn’t work. My Galaxy S4 (Smart LTE), via USB, and our 3 Mbps wifi connections were merged. I got a blazing 3.5 MB/s down on BitTorrent.
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Kamote says:

11 years ago

I haven’t tried using dispatch but I have been using connectify-me for a long time. Do they interact with each other or you can only use one at a time for example you are using 1 data card and LAN?
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mike says:

11 years ago

bad thing lang dito, you need your laptop or desktop with wireless lan to share the internet connection
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Michael says:

11 years ago

Aba magandang balita to lalo na sa mga downloader at business yung dl sa mga torrent.
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mochi says:

11 years ago

will fair usage policy still be applied when you use connectify? thanks
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Borgy Manotoy says:

11 years ago

Pwede po pahingi ng steps ano gagawin (for us dummies lang po sana) :)

May Globe DSL po ako sa bahay (WIFI huawei) and iPhone unlidata… posible po ba?

papano po thanks :)
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Eric says:

11 years ago

I got 3 LTE devices connected (LTE data Card, iPhone5 USB Tethered, and S3 Wifi) here in Starhub-Singapore, and I got 96Mbps Peak Data.. :)
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pat says:

11 years ago

is there a way for 2 DSL modems to combine their speed? for example i have 2 DSL connections at home both 1mbps… can I combine it to make 2mbps?
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SpiderWak says:

11 years ago

Pwede siguro yan brad kung may extra ethernet port PC mo.
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troll says:

11 years ago

so paid software to? hmmm.. hintayin ko to sa torrent na lang.. wahhaha
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DB says:

11 years ago

Downloaded and installed the Lite version. My laptop shows 2 available wifi signals – 1 from router and 1 from tethered phone. Dispatch only sees one at a time. Do I need another network card to make this work? Please advise on what to do. Thanks.
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Andy says:

11 years ago

Do you know of an Android application that could do the same thing using a dual-SIM phone – perhaps one SIM on Smart and the other on Globe. Then Internet Tethering to give a hotspot. This would allow a single (non-PC) device to offer 6G in one package, and it’s portable!
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denise says:

10 years ago

wow.. nagawa ko na to using my neo netbook and wi-tribe prepaid internet. lahat ng gadgets ko nakakaconnect sa internet thru my netbook all for 44o per month. di nga lang ganun kabilis but beggars can’t be choosers.. )
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jack smith says:

10 years ago

it is too much costly for me.tried inetfusion works better ,not hungry at resources and much importantly for people like me comes at a very low price
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