While an area waits for 5G upgrades the existing 4G network is being pushed to its limits. As more users send/receive more data with their 4G phones (some still have 3G) the network gets congested and your service becomes slower. No, 4G is not slow down . 4G is slow compare to 5G.
Read moreDoes Virgin Media broadband slow down at peak times?
This includes the devices you’re using, the wiring in your building and the number of users online and accessing a particular website. Also, at peak times, high usage such as during major sporting events, may cause congestion and slow things down .18 May 2020
Read moreWhy did my Internet speed decrease?
Spyware and viruses can definitely cause problems, but your Internet connection speed can also be affected by add-on programs, the amount of memory the computer has, hard disk space and condition, and the programs that are running . Two of the most frequent causes of poor Internet performance are spyware and viruses.
Read moreWhy has my virgin broadband speed dropped?
Device overload . The more devices you connect to the Hub, the more it can slow down. Our faster broadband packages are ideal for homes with lots of devices, meaning your WiFi can distribute faster speeds to them. My Virgin Media to see your broadband speed upgrade options.
Read moreDoes Virgin Media Reduce Speed?
No matter which broadband service you take from us, we won’t reduce your speed . So now you can download and upload as much as you like without worrying about traffic management measures slowing you down.
Read moreCan I watch videos on 3G Speed?
Absolutely. I have had no problems streaming anything.
Read moreIs 3G internet fast?
The average speed of 3G connections is 3 megabits per second (Mbps) , which was 30 times faster than 2G average speed of 100 kilobits per second (or 0.1 Mbps). Some 3G connections could achieve speeds of 7Mbps.4 May 2021
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