New Spark Futura Modem upload issues on 4g

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sigod

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#320078 3-Jul-2025 11:47

Hi,

I just got a Futura modem on Everday Wireless and downloads are fine (40mbps - 250mbps depending on the device and the band) but uploads have been limiting to 10mbps on both 2.4 and 5Ghz wifi across all devices. If i restart the modem the uploads return to normal 40-50mbps for a few hours and then return to 10mbps. I don't think it is traffic shaping or why would it reset after rebooting?

My old huawei b315s was 40 up 40 down solid before this.

If I decided to just go back to the old router would i be able to put the sim from this router in the old one or would I need to get a new sim for the old one. On the plus side the 2.4 reception is better and allowing higher download speeds on a pci wifi card with antennas (up to 100mbps on 2.4)

Thanks

(Just as I posted that i noticed my internet cut out for a second and then it reconnected and now its giving 27mbps upload.) It's like someone from spark read this and reset the connection. Strange

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#3391780 8-Jul-2025 00:19

sigod: Yeah I do, just saving some money on a cheaper plan.

So many ISP's offer cheaper plans for UFB - for example, One NZ offers "Fibre Starter" for $65/mo that has 100Mbit down, 20Mbit up. 2degrees offer a similar plan for the same price bracket or Quic offer a plan for $60/mo if you bring your own router (or purchase one from them: https://www.quic.nz/product/gwn7062e-wifi-6-router/ )

If you've got a community services card or are eligible via their website Vetta also do "Local Linkup" that'll give you 100/20Mbit broadband with a free connection and router for $26.00/mo (or $30/mo for 500/100Mbit) - https://www.vetta.online/local-linkup/

There are solutions for those who want UFB connectivity these days and I think if you've got UFB then you're better to use that over 4G as it'll provide a far more consistent connection.

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#3392314 9-Jul-2025 11:18

fe31nz:

catspyjamas:

(other than the brief netwoork initiated drop that is normal every 24hrs - usually between 2am & 4am).

I have never heard of a network doing this unless it is wrongly provisioned or the router is misconfigured. On fibre, the network usually stays up for months or years unless maintenance needs to be done or something gets damaged.

On FWA, this momentary drop every 24 hours is normal.

Cheers - N

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