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Ping times on mobile broadband - always worse than fixed line?

@gypsymoth have you checked on bidb.uk to see what options you have in your area?
It will also show you 4/5g coverage from the 4 networks.

Right now my personal experience with Three 5G is latency 16-50ms speeds 1-200 down 30-40up this is since they improved congestion issues on our local mast.

If you run a business you may be able to get an unlimited 5G sim from Three for ~£6 a month which is what I use as my backup internet.

You can read and view my review of Threes 5G home broadband service here https://fttppro.co.uk/three-5g-home-broadband-review-2023/

As others have said I too would recommend getting FTTP connection if you can get it at your address if on Openreach Aquiss with their 12 month contract is a good choice.

I also do media work and FTTP is the best and night and day compared to FTTC/5G.
 
Thanks @nsmhd and @candlerb - I was tempted to flirt with the mobile broadband option but feel like it will end up being a lot of hassle. Paying a little more to keep my sanity is probably worth it! Aquiss a good shout

@nsmhd - BIDB is showing some local Hyperoptic duct work but nothing near my house for reasons unknown. Openreach the monopoly on our ladder of streets.
 
Thanks @nsmhd and @candlerb - I was tempted to flirt with the mobile broadband option but feel like it will end up being a lot of hassle. Paying a little more to keep my sanity is probably worth it! Aquiss a good shout

@nsmhd - BIDB is showing some local Hyperoptic duct work but nothing near my house for reasons unknown. Openreach the monopoly on our ladder of streets.
Once you know what network is good near you (looks like Vodafone, so seek out a cheap Lebara unlimited sim) and then a router, stick sim in, up and running within 10 minutes.
 
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