Hello everyone, I have just joined the forum. I have been coming here for a while now, but never got round to joining up.
I know it's a bit cheeky my first post being totally off topic so mods feel free to move or delete it. I thought I'd post here as it is specific to the Hull, and I suspect it may affect a few in the area. Besides, it's the off season so it's a bit quiet anyway.
I'd like to start a discussion on the state of broadband provision in Hull.
Having moved into my first house 2 years ago, I have had a less than satisfactory experience with KC, including 2 price rises for a package and speeds that are already out of line with the rest of the UK. After the first rise, I tried a Three contract with unlimited data and tethering hoping to get rid at the end of my KC contract. That was a complete failure after unuseable speeds and lies about 4G coming this year.
Then came the second rise (tomorrow) so I cancelled my contract and decided to go with EE's 4G, after seeing headlines claiming average speeds of 9mbps. I got a contract at £39 a month for 20GB which is more than enough for me. Problem is 4G speeds are terrible. During the day, best is 1-2mbps and on an evening regularly below 0.5mbps with up to 50% packet loss. Their 3G is sometimes over 10 times faster, but is not stable enough. I have contacted EE and apparently that's the best they can offer. Hardly what Mr Bacon advertises.
I've also looked at Wimax. Connexin don't cover my postcode, Purebroadband can't install till mid December and Quickline are just too expensive.
So, does anyone have any other suggestions? Apparently KC don't have a monopoly, but it doesn't feel like it to me. EE blamed KC for slow 4G speeds, and I've heard Three feel the same.
Also, for anyone in Hull with EE, what 4G speeds do you get? Particularly those in West Hull, HU5 postcode. Is it just me, because I've tried 3 different mobiles and 3 different sims all with the same results.
