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177 TopicsSmarty full coverage, eSim and no internet, or extremely slow
Hi, I recently rejoined Smarty because I am currently on holiday (in the UK) and need internet. I opted to switch my sim to an eSim but so far even though i've had a full 4 bars and 4+ showing on my s25 ultra i've been unable to get any internet or at the very best a spotty connection (could be using my vodafone physical sim to give me the internet though (voda is 1 bar so not great). I've checked my APN settings, and apparently they are correct to what smarty says to set it up as. Checked the coverage checker and that shows 4G indoor and outdoor coverage (im staying in a caravan). I've cycled airplane mode and restarted my phone, including resetting the network settings for the smarty eSim. Any ideas how I can fix this?33Views0likes1CommentOngoing 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.Solved85Views0likes4CommentsNo 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!189Views0likes12CommentsSIM card in router limits
As a family, we currently have 3 Smarty sims in mobile phones, and are very happy with the service and reliability. I am considering changing our broadband usage to a sim router, and a SMARTY sim seems an obvious choice, but I have concerns over the 8 device tethering warning stated in paras 5.15 and 5.16 of the T&C's. We are not massive data users, and the current 200 Gb/ month offer should be more than enough, but have up to 12 devices that could link to wifi, including our phones, Echo devices and smart TV. Is this likely to trigger a suspension/ termination?Solved1.4KViews0likes3CommentsThe overall Network Up And Download Speeds
Did the overall network uploads and downloads get worse for anyone else after the 'improvements', that started on I think Thursday or Wednesday prior to this post, concluded? Did they even conclude? I'm confused, because I swear my speeds have greatly diminished. They were awesome prior to these... 'improvements'. The network checker is telling me that 'their system hasn't reported any network issues.'. Before I was getting I think around 70 to 100mbps download or something like that, and around 15 to 17mbps uploads or maybe 20. The uploads seem to be around that area again, but the downloads, they're at like, 5-20mbps now. Not sure if it's something on my end, or if I'm not alone in this. Things seem unusual at the moment.55Views0likes1CommentSmarty Tech Team
I joined Smarty in February. In a few days time it will be one month being with Smarty. During that time no problem with data. I am on unlimited data, calls and text. Not getting calls or text. Only had the service (call/text) for two days so far. That is not an unlimited service. I am not registered on IMS. IMS registration is needed. IMS needs to be registered on my phone for VoLTE (Voice over LTE - making and receiving a calls) Wi-Fi calling and RCS messaging to work. Any Smarty Customer having any issues with calls or text it. This may be your problem? To anyone at Smarty who can rectify this for me one day soon - I'd be very happy.88Views0likes1CommentNo roaming data in Portugal
I’ve been on holiday in Portugal for a few days and initially my data was working fine but this morning it stopped working. My roaming is on and the APN is set correctly. I’ve tried resetting and restarting my phone and nothing is working. Any ideas on how to fix? It’s really disrupting my trip as I can’t get bolts or look up directions while I’m out.104Views0likes2Comments