5G rubbish upload speed

[Charles2022]

Can anyone explain why the upload speed with a 5G connection is so abysmal? In different locations I typically get 100-600Mbs download speed and 0.5-3Mbs upload speed. If I disable 5G the 4G speed at in the same location is around 60Mbs download and 15-25Mbs upload. I've spoken to 3 support which, unsurprisingly was a complete waste of time, really no idea what I was talking about. 

[TechGuy]

What postcode is that under tho?

[bulldog555]

Because 5G mast using hybrid shared 4G and 5G at the same time. The reason for over 100Meg upload is stand next to the phase 7/8 mast. Further distance away you getting less speed on upload.

By the time in 2030 everyones will get fastest 5G standalone (5G SA) that should improve upload speed. 

[contactpip]

Hello how do you disable the 5g on your router please? I have the same issue I think - I need the faster upload speed so thinking I might be better using 4g...

[nbphil]

I have a similar problem, uploads were less than 1Mbs. I am now using the Zyxel NR5103 in 4G mode and that's fine for now.

[contactpip]

Hello how do you disable the 5g on your router please? I need the faster upload speed so thinking I might be better using 4g...

[bathugeo]

I'm guessing but I suspect it is simply a decision by Three. Marketing want to advertise the fastest download speeds and if they gave bandwidth to uploads they would reduce that. 

[radiomean]

Interesting question. I have very recently checked speeds in Central Cambridge (not near where I live). Download is 300 to 500 MBits/s (very satisfactory!) but upload is a paltry 10 to 12 MBits/s.

It's very strange - 5G is capable of 100s MBits/s up!...

[sc1999]

I have been waiting for this question. I doubt know the answer but the same applies to 4g. I can get 30-40 download but only 1-3 upload. It is not a problem for me as I now rely on my BT fttp but I am curious. 

[gavmoulds]

5G is complete rubbish. It has not been constructed to cope with the current demand. Also it has very short range. If there is no mast within 2000 meters of you then it will need a repeater. I have not yet seen ONE single repeater installed. I have switched off 5G and now get a good 4G signal at work. Used to get 5G on vodafone but three is completely unusable.