4G Speeds

[Rowans]

Anyone know what the max speed (up and down) with a 'perfect signal' on EE 4G LTE using Band 3?

[Northerner]

Hi @Rowans 

There are none as EE don't guarantee a minimum or maximum speed. Much depends on other factors such as distance from the mast, radio in your device, weather, network traffic, equipment etc..

Thanks

[Rowans]

Thanks @Northerner  - I apprecite the points you make hence the question - assuming a "perfect" signal.

What I'm trying to do is to see if my max speeds in the early hours with little or no contention could in theory be improved with a better / higher antenna etc.

[bristolian]

Hi @Rowans 

EE use a variety of radio configurations on Band 3, and the answer to your question depends on which one(s) are available in your area.

In the vast majority of areas, EE have at least 20Mhz of single-carrier bandwidth using EARFCN-1617. Different sites then may have additional carriers at 10, 15 or 20Mhz depending on numerous factors - not least, local demand.

@Peter_C is quite familiar with the (theoretical) speeds attainable from each, and may be able to respond further at some stage.

[Rowans]

many thanks @bristolian 

Cell mapper shows the bandwidth as 20 Mhz and the RSRP as -93dBm, and about a mile away.

Currently with a non directional antenna in the loft my modem typically reports;

RSRP -92dBm, RSRQ -8dB, SNR20dB,

Speedtest early morning gives about 65Mbps down and 30bps up. Early evening this typically goes down to 25Mbps down but up remains about 30Mbps.

Two questions - if I move the antenna outside to the top of the roof to increase the RSRP, might this a) increase the early morning speeds, b) the evening higher contention speeds?

[bristolian]

Without knowing the specifics of your current setup, it's hard to advise with any certainty.

That said, raising antennas above "clutter" and putting them in free space with better lines of sight, is always likely to improve overall radio quality.

[Rowans]

Thanks for that - and just to mention that cell is 5655042 on eNB ID 22090, and I'm on a 200GB 24 month contract started Jan 2021.

I appreciate outside will improve signal quality, but question is - a) might that improved quality increase speed beyound 60Mbs download (with no contention) or is 60Mbs the max speed?

b) with contention ie. during the day, might that better signal lead to faster speed (or is the contention the limiting factor)

[Kirigaya_Kazuto]

If you want better speed/signal, you will want to buy an external Ariel 

[Rowans]

but the first question is - with the antenna outside and better signal - will it go faster than 60Mbs download?

[bristolian]

That's impossible to answer with certainty, there's too many factors that contribute to data speeds.

An external or roof-mounted antenna will only improve your service, and certainly can't do it any harm.