What is Channel Bonding: Top Hardware & Software Companies

Channel bonding is a networking technique that combines multiple communication channels, frequencies or internet connections into a single logical link to increase bandwidth, improve data throughput and enhance network reliability. It is widely used in broadband modems, Wi-Fi networks, telecommunications and enterprise networking environments to support high speed data transmission.

Channel Bonding

It is a technique that combines multiple internet connections to provide a faster internet browsing experience by leveraging the bandwidth of all available connections. This approach allows users to benefit from multiple internet services from different providers or operators.

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Common use cases for channel bonding include:

• Use case #1: Combining two ADSL connections as an alternative to a more expensive fiber optic broadband connection.
• Use case #2: Combining two Wi-Fi channels on a smartphone to increase bandwidth.
• Use case #3: Combining Wi-Fi, cellular, and Ethernet connections on a laptop for enhanced connectivity.

Channel Bonding Hardware Manufacturers

The following table lists some manufacturers that offer channel bonding hardware.

Channel bonding hardware manufacturers	Product with features
Sharedband Limited Company	Provides a hardware device to combine multiple internet connections. Data is securely transmitted using these connections and processed. The processed data is then sent back to the user. This solution requires a subscription as it uses servers to split the traffic and stitch it back together.
NETGEAR	Offers various products designed to improve internet speed in congested networks, including CM700 cable modems and routers, AC1750 Wi-Fi cable modem routers, and more.
TERADEK	Combines several 3G/4G/LTE modems into a single robust internet connection. It aggregates Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and up to 5 USB cell modems into one unified connection.

Channel Bonding Software App Developers

The following table lists software app developers or vendors who offer channel bonding solutions.

Channel bonding Software vendors	App with features
Connectify Inc.	Speedify: A fast and reliable VPN app developed by Connectify Inc. in January 2016. It combines Wi-Fi and cellular connections, offering increased speed, stability, and security. Available for macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android. It can simultaneously use Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G LTE, and wired internet connections.
Speed VPN	A fast, secure, and free unlimited proxy app that requires Android 4.4W and up. It works with Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE/4G, and all mobile data carriers. It features a well-designed UI and has no usage or time limits.
Mobolize	Mobolize BETA: An Android app that provides the best data connection by leveraging Wi-Fi and cellular data networks together. It protects data privacy by automatically encrypting unsecured content when using Wi-Fi.
Net Optimizer	Finds and connects to the fastest DNS server based on location and network. It supports both Wi-Fi and mobile data (3G/4G/5G) connections and works with many different DNS servers.

• Other leading channel bonding hardware and software companies include Cisco, Juniper Networks, Peplink, ARRIS and Huawei.

Summary

Channel bonding is the process of combining two or more network channels into a single connection to achieve higher bandwidth, better performance, and improved redundancy. It is commonly used in cable broadband, Wi-Fi, SD-WAN, and enterprise networking solutions.