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Three Network is "Throttling us all" [My Opinion]
OMG ... If I had just half of that kind of service I would be very happy.
I failed to mention in my original post that I am using a Microsoft Surface laptop [Windows 10 + 8Gb Ram] hard-wired via RJ45 [not solely relying on Wi-Fi] connected to a TP Link AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Router connected [hard-wired] to a roof mounted Poynting [690-3800 MHz] antenna.
I use a Smarty unlimited data only SIM.
Could I make some realistic improvements, all suggestions are very welcome.
I have looked at alternative networks such as EE and o2 but I prefer to stay with Smarty if I can resolve my signal difficulties.
All the best ...
I am by no means an expert on routers and antennas.
Do you have other devices connected to the router, such as a PlayStation, Firestick, etc, which would eat into the available bandwidth ?Hey JJP2 - No I don't have anything else connected to the router, its solely used to connect my laptop to provide me with an internet service.
In time - when I finally manage to get a stable, adequate service I would like to stream TV network services like Prime or Netflix, Catch Up TV and the like.
But hey ho ...
For now just an accessible and useable service would be cool ...
Cheers ...
Just a thought - You’re not in a caravan, motor home or mobile home, are you ?
If you are, any nearby metal structure could be acting as a Faraday cage, and causing issues with the coverage / speed.
Smarty do say that mobile broadband should not be used as a long term solution to fixed line broadband. You are paying what, £18 or £20 for the unlimited data SIM ? My fixed line broadband with “PlusNet” is £29.17 a month, and until 9th August, they have an offer on, £24.99 a month (Probably an 18 month or 24 month contract) which is not much more than you are paying for the Smarty SIM. That’s for full fibre too.
I have used “PlusNet” broadband since 2011, and can’t fault them, otherwise I would have jumped ship to another company.
