The network is poor ...

Hello  Mashwahla. We hear you, especially with paying around R600 for Telkom LTE and still experiencing poor network performance where you stay. That’s frustrating, particularly when coverage quality doesn’t match what you’re paying for. Here are expert, practical ways to improve LTE speed and stability: 1. Router placement (biggest impact) 

•  Place the router near a window or in a higher position
•  Avoid walls, metal objects, and appliances (microwaves, TVs) 
•  Try different spots in your home and re-test speeds 

2. Lock to the best signal band (if your router allows it) 

•  Switch between 4G / LTE / Auto
•  In some areas, locking to 4G only improves stability over auto-switching 

4. Use Ethernet for testing 

•  Connect a device directly to the router 
•  This removes WiFi as a bottleneck and shows true LTE performance 

5. Check network congestion times Test speeds in the morning vs evening to confirm congestion patterns 6. Restart & refresh the connection 

•  Switch the router off for 30 seconds 
•  Restart to force a new tower connection 

7. Consider external antenna (if supported) 

•  LTE routers with antenna ports can significantly boost weak signal areas 

 If your speeds remain poor after these checks, it’s likely a coverage or tower congestion issue in your area, and that may require network-side optimisation rather than device fixes. If you want, tell us your typical speed and signal readings, and we'll help you diagnose it more precisely via private message. 

Kind regards, 
The Mweb Team