Turning off 3G

[Col33]

My 2 year contract is due to end in February and I am reviewing my options on renewing. The biggest issue I have at the moment is the switching off of 3G by the end of the year.

Currently I have my router set to 3G only and get 30mb download and 3mb upload. If I switch my router to 4G only the download drops to 9mb and upload to 1mb.

I'm reluctant to agree to a new contract if the plans are to switch of 3G but not boost/increase the 4G in my area. According to the network coverage checker I have:- 

Yes - Very good service
Great news – 4G is in your area. If your device is 4G calling compatible, you’ll have very good 4G coverage for calls, texts, and mobile internet. 

However this is not the case as my router proves. Can anyone provide me with confidence that 4G will be improved prior to the switch off?

Thanks.

[Col33]

Thanks sc1999. I'm in a rural area and my closest neighbours also have issues. Most of them on EE and get the same of less than what I'm getting. O2 signal is worse and Vodaphone is about the same as Three.

FTTP was promised by OpenReach in 2019 but they have not put in the infrastructure and as its for a total of 9 properties and a farm, I doubt we will be getting it anytime soon.

My issue is, if I sign up with Three for another 2 years and 8 months into that contract my speed drops from 30mb to 9mb then I believe I should be able to leave without penalty!