Verizon Mifi 4510L 4g LTE speeds of less than 2 MB

Hello,
I have a Verizon Mifi 4510L, and am loctaed in zipcode 43402.
All of my friends 4G Phones receive ~15 MBs download. However my Mifi is only receiving less than 2 MB at anytime, even though the connection is stable. I have purchased an antenna, moved it around the house, etc... But nothing changes and remains a bad connection. I am 99.9% sure that my device is fine.
What could the issue be, am I being limited on speed because its a mifi and not a phone?

JD,
Your MiFi does not sound like it is performing correctly. 4G should be atleast 5 Mbps when testing on Speedtest.net. What I suggest is a level 2 reset to clear up your SIM card and reconnect to the local towers.
Level 2 Reset:
Power down the MiFi
Remove the back cover
Remove the battery
Remove the SIM card
Allow the MiFi to sit for 30 seconds
Reassemble the MiFi
Test the Connection
Performance problems are normally temporary and can be resolved. If you continue to have poor performance then perhaps there is some strong interferance where you are trying to use the MiFi. You shouldnt have to go outside, but try to conduct a Site Survey to see if you can get any better results. Here is a great link to walk you through the Site Survey process:
http://3gstore.com/page/13_will_an_antenna_help_me.html
If you find a good area then I can share some info on boosters and antennas which may make the MiFi more consistent for you. If not then contact VZW support directly through the 1-800 number. They should be able to confirm a service problem in your area.

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