Forum Discussion
Download Speed...Mbs
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
I have an almost identical issue. I live in a 'fringe' area for most of the major providers but, based on coverage maps, Smarty / Three would seem to offer the best signal for my area. (This is also the company that is making any sort of investment in improving our local mobile infrastructure.) I cannot make voice calls at home without using WiFi calling and I need the security of a reliable connection in the event of losing my landline / broadband connection. (It happened recently.)
I have posted on another thread about the awful Smarty signal. At home it is almost non-existent. In areas where I can get a signal from both EE and Smarty (some distance from home) the download speeds are wildly different. EE - approx 60Mbps and Smarty approx 15Mbps.
I have done a long on-line chat with Smarty and am told that there is a network issue and that I should wait for 48 hours to see if this is resolved. However, I do know that this problem has existed for some time. In the meanwhile I was told that I should be able to use the 3G network which is apparently working OK. Not for me it seems.
I will wait a little longer but I am honestly not very hopeful
