Download Speed...Mbs
I have activated a new SIM from Smarty after using EE for 6 years. The reason for the change was the Unlimited Data price.
WHAT A MISTAKE THAT WAS. Realising this after only 2 days.
My EE Download speed is 75Mbs average.
SMARTY' Download speed is a disgusting 0.70Mbs. Apparently the mast near me is being looked at by engineers. I can't help feel I have been lied too, 100%.
Time to go back on my old EE SIM I think.
- 11-09-2023
As JJP2 and others on the forum have mentioned in various posts - it it always advisable to do a test run of the host network using a PAYG SIM card in order to check the coverage level and suitability. This goes for *any* time you move to a new network; that way you'll know what the service will be like in the areas that you visit and stay when you commit to a 30 day plan for real.
Having said that, if you haven't contacted the webchat to look into this, you may want to check your coverage/ network status by entering your postcode into the Three checker here. This won't indicate speeds but should be able to tell if there are maybe any issues impacting the signal/service in your area.
Moreover, 30 day plans are flexible so it's easy to port out and move onto another network if its not working out for you.
P.S I recorded a download speed of 290Mbps yesterday evening on the way to my local McDonald's