Harrlex Concept

It’s no news that Airtel is testing their 4g network speeds (despite the fact that some countries are already testing 5g), They are also giving out four gigabytes worth of data to their customers as bonus free data to test their 4g LTE speed.

I’m a proud Airtel user and I must say despite the free offer, I don’t see myself subscribing to any Airtel 4g plans due to the poor network speed that is being offered.



My intent of writing this piece is not to bash the telecommunication giant but for them to up their game, the 4g LTE is speed is just an overrated 3g band speed.

Airtel even took their campaign to twitter to promote the 4g network with the hash tag #3GIsGreat4GIsBetter.

I can’t really complain about the free data I was offered but I don’t buy into the whole “4g service” and here are my reasons; I have done some speed tests and check out the screenshots



I did several speed tests but they all managed to fall within an average of four megabits per second for the download speed.



The upload speed reached a maximum of 930 kilobits per second, I did this test several times but the figures slightly changed but at most times they didn’t go higher than this.



We have seen better speed offered by an array of other networks and I’m just gonna call this for what it is; A BIG SHAM, I’m not going to mention or juxtapose between other networks but I’m definitely not impressed at what Airtel is offering as “4g Network”

Source https://www.harrlexconcept.com.ng/airtel-4g-speed-test/

Right now airtel is making me crazy with its slow network, there should as well as f*** off with their 4g.

I'm in no way defending Airtel but no network is actually consistent in Nigeria... Besides the speed test you conducted uses a us server which is a relatively far location. It's not wrong in anyway but it's worth pointing out. Your result doesn't seem trustworthy. I'm almost certain that no 4g test will give that kind of result. The screenshot below is a 4g speed test I conducted just now using Airtel 4g

Even my 3g speed test does better than your "4g speed test"

your unit is also wrong sef.. megabits per seconds not megabytes per 2.3seconds

mikeycharles:
Harrlex Concept

It’s no news that Airtel is testing their 4g network speeds (despite the fact that some countries are already testing 5g), They are also giving out four gigabytes worth of data to their customers as bonus free data to test their 4g LTE speed.

I’m a proud Airtel user and I must say despite the free offer, I don’t see myself subscribing to any Airtel 4g plans due to the poor network speed that is being offered.



My intent of writing this piece is not to bash the telecommunication giant but for them to up their game, the 4g LTE is speed is just an overrated 3g band speed.

Airtel even took their campaign to twitter to promote the 4g network with the hash tag #3GIsGreat4GIsBetter.

I can’t really complain about the free data I was offered but I don’t buy into the whole “4g service” and here are my reasons; I have done some speed tests and check out the screenshots



I did several speed tests but they all managed to fall within an average of four megabytes per 2.3 seconds for the download speed.



The upload speed reached a maximum of 930 kilobytes per second, I did this test several times but the figures slightly changed but at most times they didn’t go higher than this.



We have seen better speed offered by an array of other networks and I’m just gonna call this for what it is; A BIG SHAM, I’m not going to mention or juxtapose between other networks but I’m definitely not impressed at what Airtel is offering as “4g Network”

Source https://www.harrlexconcept.com.ng/airtel-4g-speed-test/

Here its 12Mbps...OP its megabit per second

talut:
I'm in no way defending Airtel but no network is actually consistent in Nigeria... Besides the speed test you conducted uses a us server which is a relatively far location. It's not wrong in anyway but it's worth pointing out. Your result doesn't seem trustworthy. I'm almost certain that no 4g test will give that kind of result. The screenshot below is a 4g speed test I conducted just now using Airtel 4g

That 57mbps what's the location

Lol. Can you imagine?

talut:
Even my 3g speed test does better than your "4g speed test"

na so. It depends on the device though. My TECNO camon X pro brings out the best in my Airtel sim, in fact I think the device is meant majorly for 4g sims

Ota ogun state.

JandyJ:


That 57mbps what's the location

Airtel is the bomb in my area... I get more than 5MB/sec atimes here...

hmmmn no 4g phone

I didn't receive the free 4GB data after purchasing a new SIM.. How do I get mine?

talut:
Ota ogun state.

Incredibly fast. 4g coverage is not in ilaro. Or did they dey launch the 4g network newly

JandyJ:


Incredibly fast. 4g coverage is not in ilaro. Or did they dey launch the 4g network newly

Just insert your Airtel sim into a 4g compatible device and you would be automatically given.

Here in Jos the best speed I was able to get from Airtel 4G is 2mb/s. It depends on location though, maybe I could get higher speed in another location within the city.

It should be about one two months ago

JandyJ:


Incredibly fast. 4g coverage is not in ilaro. Or did they dey launch the 4g network newly

The op is actually proposing he gets 500KBps as download speed on a 4g network.. I'm sorry but this just sounds too "unbelievable" for me

Kamaye:
Here in Jos the best speed I was able to get from Airtel 4G is 2mb/s. It depends on location though, maybe I could get higher speed in another location within the city.

Iamhenry96:
I didn't receive the free 4GB data after purchasing a new SIM.. How do I get mine?

It would be activated once your networks shows 4G

I registered it last week but haven't seen it

Whew, most y'all are just mad at nothing, if you don't like it read it some more and visit the blog and read other things.

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Iamhenry96:
I registered it last week but haven't seen it

Set your phone to 4g only and if there is a 4g signal in your area then the 4gb data would be given to you

I get around 6-7 mb/sec while downloading.. Ibadan.

This is what i get

11BYTE:
Right now airtel is making me crazy with its slow network, there should as well as f*** off with their 4g.

bro thank u!!!! It started last week I can hardly browse!! I just bought glo Sim today Chai.. Airtel used to b d bomb 2 wks ago

the speed is awesome in my end!

Iamhenry96:
I didn't receive the free 4GB data after purchasing a new SIM.. How do I get mine?

Me too

mikeycharles:
Just insert your Airtel sim into a 4g compatible device and you would be automatically given.

i wasn't given

Vicboi1:

It would be activated once your networks shows 4G

my network is always on 4G bbut i didn't receive it

Mizik:
my network is always on 4G bbut i didn't receive it

Are you sure your sim is a 4G sim

Vicboi1:

Are you sure your sim is a 4G sim

yes nah its even written on the sim.
Plus look at this.
I get 4G on both sims yet no data was given