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go from 21 to 41, and results in the Basemark Web browsing test bump up from
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overall coverage and performance. According to Ookla Speedtest Intelligence,
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which can double LTE speeds in good-signal conditions and help eke out better
performance in low-signal conditions.
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devices attached to the router.