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Carrier Why is upload speed over 4g lte or 5g always so low ? Will it ever be over 30 Mbps or even 50 Mbps upload speed ?
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I've only reached 60 up on mmwave using the S20 Ultra. Regular 5G is around 25 to 45 up. 4G LTE about 15 to 30 up.
On iPhone, 4x4 MIMO is downlink only. Only one antenna is used for uplink.
The 5G model is expected to be the same.
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The 5G model is expected to be the same.
Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on 2x2 MIMO uplink support for 5G iPhone 12 - 9to5Mac
Apple’s iPhone 12 may not support 2×2 uplink as initially expected, according to the latest report from Ming-Chi Kuo. TF...
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My upload speeds on AT&T always sucked on my XSM. Since switching to Verizon they are way better. 30-60Mbit/sec UL on VZW is not uncommon.
In general, AT&T often has faster peak DL speeds than Verizon IMHO (AT&T customer for 20+ yrs, VZW for 3 months) but Verizon is much more consistent. And no data stalls!!!
My wife made me switch kicking and screaming. But I’m thinking she was right
In general, AT&T often has faster peak DL speeds than Verizon IMHO (AT&T customer for 20+ yrs, VZW for 3 months) but Verizon is much more consistent. And no data stalls!!!
My wife made me switch kicking and screaming. But I’m thinking she was right
I had a similar experience in my area when switching from AT&T to Verizon, but with 3G.
While the download speed was usually really good, the upload speed was horrible on AT&T with 3G, but when I switched to Verizon, the upload speed improved a lot, while the download speed dropped.
AT&T's horrible upload speed was really apparent when I was using the original iPad as a phone with VoIP for a few months in between iPhones. Download speeds were great, but upload made calling people hard sometimes.
I ended up switching to my wife's Verizon account, she was just a GF at the time, but it was AT&T's customer service that influenced me to switch.
After many years of using it, my original iPhone with the AT&T unlimited plan data and (some number, maybe 250?) of text messages broke. It was the end of May, and I knew a new iPhone, what ended up being the 4s, was going to be out in a few months away.
I suspended my AT&T account for a few months, and use my iPad with 3G as a phone for those few months until the new iPhone came out.
I ordered a 4s with AT&T and reactivated my account, only for them to inform me that my plan was no longer an option, and I would have to pay for unlimited text messages for an extra $25 a month. I ended up leaving AT&T for Verizon.
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Something interesting though, I had a lot of friends and family that used Verizon, and would always talk about how good it was, which in some places it was good.
But, I never dropped a call on my commute until I started using Verizon, as there was a dead spot on my drive. Also, it seemed like in some spots, data was really horrible, but I always seem to have download everywhere with AT&T with 3G.
Entirely depends on your area and service provider. 4G speed for me easily hits 50-60 Mbps.
Thank you everyone!
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What wireless provider do you have please ?
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Curious what everyone is uploading that requires that much speed?
FaceTime, livestreaming?
Still, neither require a rate nearly as high as the “low speed” you are complaining about.
I think most home Internet connections in US are still cable, and so asynchronous. It’s the way it works out with cable technology, but fortunately most consumers need much less upload bandwidth than download.
Typical cable plans have a 5:1 to 10:1 asymmetry between upload and download speeds.
Sure, I’m spoiled by 1GB symmetrical at home. But most users are served well enough by asymmetrical speeds.
I don’t see anything wrong with the upload speed you quoted for typical use.
Did you mean to write “download”?
FaceTime, livestreaming?
Still, neither require a rate nearly as high as the “low speed” you are complaining about.
I think most home Internet connections in US are still cable, and so asynchronous. It’s the way it works out with cable technology, but fortunately most consumers need much less upload bandwidth than download.
Typical cable plans have a 5:1 to 10:1 asymmetry between upload and download speeds.
Sure, I’m spoiled by 1GB symmetrical at home. But most users are served well enough by asymmetrical speeds.
I don’t see anything wrong with the upload speed you quoted for typical use.
Did you mean to write “download”?
I guess you meant to write “I meant download”?
Can you clarify? WATCHING YouTube videos, or uploading/live-streaming them?
Are you viewing in 4K? If so, on what mobile device that usefully supports 4K?
YouTube recommends 20mbps for 4K, and 5mbps for 1080.
System requirements & supported devices for YouTube - YouTube Help
To watch YouTube videos, make sure you have the most up-to-date browser, operating system, and a good internet connection: Newest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari Internet connection
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Of course, mobile bandwidth will vary according to location and airspace loading. Are you in a fixed location, driving, or at various fixed locations?
Yes, 5G will be able to provide much higher speeds, but it will be selective location-wise.
All three a fixed location, in a car with someone else driving, and at various fixed locations.
AT&T and when I remember I always press the button on the app that the signal suck. Which is infrequent b/c at home wifi and wifi-calling are the norm.
My two kids constantly stream all manner of video (YouTube, Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, etc.) while playing roblox, etc.
We’ve had numerous mobile hotspots (Mifi in Verizon lingo) from multiple carriers (T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon) for nearly 10 yrs.
The best has probably been my two unlimited hotspots on AT&T.
The Netgear MR1100 is pretty good and AT&T did restrict streaming resolution (you could turn that off depending on your plan)
My current pair of 8800L’s on VZW are okay hardware wise. But video streaming is throttled to 3-5MBit/sec and data is hard throttled at 15GB so we need at least two such devices per month.
But, they are only $10/mo each with the discount so much cheaper from a $/GB perspective
We’ve had numerous mobile hotspots (Mifi in Verizon lingo) from multiple carriers (T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon) for nearly 10 yrs.
The best has probably been my two unlimited hotspots on AT&T.
The Netgear MR1100 is pretty good and AT&T did restrict streaming resolution (you could turn that off depending on your plan)
My current pair of 8800L’s on VZW are okay hardware wise. But video streaming is throttled to 3-5MBit/sec and data is hard throttled at 15GB so we need at least two such devices per month.
But, they are only $10/mo each with the discount so much cheaper from a $/GB perspective
I've had higher but killed the test before it finished and recorded the results to stop the data consumption on my work phone. Its a free cellular plan that is unlimited to me abusing it could change that.
Download remains the priority though since that is where the majority of consumer usage is. Results all depend on area, tower and user load.
4G/LTE has plenty of room for improvement but overhead increases exponentially. 5G (depending on implementation) allows for higher data speeds with less overhead (cost) to the cellular provider. Expect to see similar results as we do now as cellular providers attempt to maximize profit.