https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/Bad-slow-data-coverage/m-p/1749845#M282729 <P>I've recently switched from Vodafone to O2, however my data speed and 4g/5g availability is diabolical. Before I switched to O2 I carried out the coverage checker for both my home and work address and it said it is fine but this is not the case!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Why is my data and coverage so poor? Also I never encountered these problems whilst I was on Vodafone.</P> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:39:53 GMT Ben1990 2024-09-23T08:39:53Z https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/Bad-slow-data-coverage/m-p/1749845#M282729 <P>I've recently switched from Vodafone to O2, however my data speed and 4g/5g availability is diabolical. Before I switched to O2 I carried out the coverage checker for both my home and work address and it said it is fine but this is not the case!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Why is my data and coverage so poor? Also I never encountered these problems whilst I was on Vodafone.</P> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 08:39:53 GMT https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/Bad-slow-data-coverage/m-p/1749845#M282729 Ben1990 2024-09-23T08:39:53Z https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/Bad-slow-data-coverage/m-p/1749869#M282737 <P><a href="https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/5672517">@Ben1990</a>&nbsp;</P><P>Simply because O2 is crap in your area.</P><P>Coverage maps are best guesses and should not be relied on. We always advise checking with a PAYG sim first.</P><P>In case of local issues, check these guides.</P><P><LI-PRODUCT title="Guide: How can I sort out my network issues?" id="Guide018"></LI-PRODUCT>&nbsp;</P><P><LI-PRODUCT title="Guide: Is the network down for me or everyone?" id="Guide016"></LI-PRODUCT>&nbsp;</P><P><A href="https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/my-network" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.o2.co.uk/apps/my-network</A></P> Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:43 GMT https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Pay-Monthly/Bad-slow-data-coverage/m-p/1749869#M282737 MI5 2024-09-23T10:00:43Z