Since around the start of December the mobile data speeds have fallen off the cliff. I used to get consistent +100 Mbps wherever I was travelling in London (EC2 and SW London). But now I literally struggle to load simple Google search results, speeds are consistently below 1 Mbps. Yes, I know the signal bars aren't accurate (it shows 2/3 bars 5G) but honestly this is subpar performance.
I have tested it on multiple phones (Nothing Phone 2/ Pixel 8 Pro / OnePlus Open) and it's the exact same experience. The only thing that makes sense is that it seems to have coincided with the turning off of the 3G services. Honestly what's the point of paying high prices only to get worse service than cheaper providers. My work phone uses Vodafone and it performs significantly better, it used to be the complete opposite before. I had even convinced friends and family to switch to EE and now I regret that. I will not be renewing my contract.
I'm a BT + EE customer, I have had no issues with BT but I will not be continuing with EE going forward. (Yes I know they have merged).
Edit:
To clarify this is the exact same experience for my colleagues and friends who switched to EE.
Honestly disappointed.
