15-07-2026 12:32 PM
I moved to a very rural part of Lancashire knowing the internet was basically unusable, on the understanding a new company would be providing super-fast broadband. They've hit a snag on the installation (waiting for permission to finish the installation, listed houses ho hum), so in the meantime I invested in an EE Smart 5G Hub JR3Z with unlimited data . I'm not a total idiot, so with the help of AI have the thing set up to use only 4G, plus chose the best spot for the router and have all my stuff set up properly. It wasn't THAT bad at first, maybe 10 minutes of lost internet every day/other day but despite there being no service problems supposedly it's become impossible to stream anything and drops out several times a day.
I can't think of any solution. The copper wires around here are ancient so no point in using the "bigs", and according to the "maps" EE are the best bet, but this can't go on!!!!!
No doubt this post is pointless really, but can anyone relate, or give any advice? Moving out isn't an option right now, so I'll have to try to find some sort of solution!!
15-07-2026 12:48 PM
@thecatsays : What speeds you getting from that mobile router? It could be that you might get less from fixed Home BB but it should be more reliable.
What does BT Wholesale Broadband Availability Checker > Address Checker estimate for your address? Post the whole table, the text below it and the line above it, blanking out your address.