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187 TopicsOngoing Network Issues in SE13/SE4 — Can We Get a Real Update?
We’ve been using a SMARTY unlimited data SIM in a Nokia Fastmile 5G router since summer 2024. It replaced our Virgin wired broadband, and for most of that time the 5G service has been excellent — fast, stable, and easily good enough for streaming and work. However, since the start of 2026 things have changed noticeably. Streaming is no longer consistently smooth, and work-related connections sometimes struggle. The SMARTY Network Checker has been showing the same message since January: “We’re working on improving the network in this area at the moment. We’re sorry for any disruption this may cause. We’ll add any further updates here.” Four months later, that message hasn’t changed, and neither has the performance. Signal readings we’re seeing now. I’ve been monitoring the router’s signal strength and quality (I only started doing this once problems began, so I can’t compare to the “good” period). Typical values now look like this: 5G: around –85 dB with SNR ~15 dB (acceptable) LTE fallback: around –95 dB with SNR ~6 dB (borderline/poor) Today’s readings were worse: 5G: –102 dB, SNR 8 dB , LTE: –95 dB, SNR 3 dB Both of these are poor enough to explain the drop in quality. The issue The “we’re working on it” message was fine for a short-term disruption, but after four months it’s reasonable to expect more clarity. If this is planned work, capacity upgrades, mast issues, or anything else, we’d really appreciate a proper update. What we need to know What exactly is being worked on in this area? Is there an estimated completion date? Is this a temporary degradation or a longer-term capacity issue? We’ve been very happy with SMARTY overall, but at this point we need a clearer understanding of when the service will return to the level it had throughout 2024–2025.Solved62Views0likes4CommentsSwitch from Data Only to Data + Calls
HELP - Old data only SIM stopping me moving main phone to Smarty I have an old data only SIM I use to use in a mobile Router, which is currently does not have an active payment. I would like to switch my main phone to Smarty, but cannot fine a way to do it. The problems are: With my old sim, I cannot select a data + calls option to renew the SIM and put it in my phone, this would be the simplest solution. I don't need this data only SIM anymore once I have switch my main phone to Smarty. I have a spare new SIM, but cannot add it to my account, yes there is the 'group' option, but I need to remove the old data SIM from my account as I don't need it any more, and so it would not be a group. No way I can delete the account associated with the old SIM and start again with the new SIM. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to get my main phone on to smarty ? ThanksSolved43Views0likes5CommentsNo service and told lies by smarty Rubbish!
Im sick to death of trying to tell the idiots at smarty that i have no service, and getting back lies, such as telling me I've renewed when i had, th3n no service in my area, when the smarty system said there was. I've been with smarty for about 6 years - but on this occasion i am sick!177Views0likes12CommentsNot receiving 2FA texts after porting
Hello! 2 weeks ago I have decided to give SMARTY a try and ported my old phone number from Vectone. Since then I can only make and receive phone calls, but can't send or receive SMS text messages. After trying all the guides I could find on the website nothing worked so I contacted support via the live chat. They were extremely unhelpful, asked me the same questions over 3 times now and then leave me waiting. I need to fix this urgently since this is my number that I use for 2FA in all websites and most importantly Universal Credit that I must have access to at all times or could get into very serious trouble! I am using Android and would be very thankful for any help on this. Thank you!Solved6.7KViews0likes10CommentsI would like to thank Smarty and their colleague Ritesh
I've have just had the most amazing experience with Ritesh (a Smarty Customer Care Expert). Ritesh was so understanding, helpful and kind and made the communication with Smarty really easy. Smarty should be delighted that Ritesh is part of their Customer Care team - an absolute credit to Smarty.23Views1like1CommentDre 806
It’s currently 12:53pm 29/4/2026. I haven’t been able to make or receive a single call for over 24 hours. All my phone settings are as they should be, I have even put my sim into another phone and same issue.. This is a constant issue with UC Smarty. My data is working fine and I can make calls through WhatsApp, FaceTime, and other apps that use WiFi or internet to make calls. However, when people call my phone it says my number is no longer available. I have serious calls I need to make that I cannot. I am also waiting for important calls which can lead to legal repercussions if I’m am unable to speak to the person attempting to contact me. There is no way to contact anyone from smarty, no way to get a response from a real person as opposed to a BOT or AI and as usual there is NOT ONE SINGLE PERSON WHO HAS BEEN GIVE A SOLUTION for similar issues. How will this problem be fixed. When will it be fixed. Will I receive any repayments for not being provided with a service I am paying for?23Views0likes1CommentGroup Plan Chaos
Hello, I ordered a new sim through mix n match group plan so i could use mobile broadband as my home internet is not great. I paid £18 for unlimited data, waited for the sim, got the sim, and it says ‘awaiting number assignment’ after trying to follow instructions on activation. I thought id be able to activate, put sim in the router and go! Ive been a customer for over 5 years, and the customer service has been bad this evening to the point i’m in tears. One representative told me that I have got a replacement sim instead of the original one (????) and another told me I was using a bonus sim instead of the main sim, but then told me bonus sims don’t work with group plans? so contradicted themselves? And someone else I was going round in circles. Last person tried to order me a replacement but said he wasn’t able to and had to refer me to the ‘backend team’. Not one person could tell me how long it would be for assignment of number to take place, even though it was a data only sim? Im at my wits end now and considering leaving after 5 years because i’ve been round in circles on chat, paid £18 for a simcard that won’t work and not really any clearer for sorting it out. Has anyone else had similar issues? They wouldn’t cancel it for me on chat before trying the backend team. Any help is appreciated. I just want my internet up and running! Jess53Views0likes2Comments