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may345
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Is it normal for 3G and 4g to be a lot slower when browsing the web compared to WiFi? Sometimes it struggles to load web pages. Is this to do with how many people are using it in an area at the same time?
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Lots of things can affect the speed of mobile data. Signal strength and number of users are the main ones.
WiFi is usually faster except in areas of exceptional mobile data connections.
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

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MI5
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Lots of things can affect the speed of mobile data. Signal strength and number of users are the main ones.
WiFi is usually faster except in areas of exceptional mobile data connections.
I have no affiliation whatsoever with O2 or any subsidiary companies. Comments posted are entirely of my own opinion. This is not Customer Service so we are unable to help with account specific issues.

Currently using:
Pixel 7a (O2 & Lyca), One Plus 6 (Sfr), iPhone 12 Pro Max (Vodafone)
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I'm outside the pub and the Cloud wifi is weaker than the 4G so yes or varies depending on the congestion and the strength of signal. 

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Download the speedtest.net app

 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.zwanoo.android.speedtest

 

That can be used on WiFi, 4g and 3g - if you use it as home bear in mind WiFi speeds will be a lot lower than advertised speeds for your home broadband.

 

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