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Juicebox 40 not working
My wifi thermostats and wifi lights work but my Smart EVSE no longer connects to Juicebox server after switching to T-Mobile. Below are the list of Ports & Protocols Tech Support sent me. There are...
I would guess the 443 will work but UDP port 8042 is probably blocked. Port 443 is secure HTTP and that probably is not the problem. With the T-Mobile 464XLAT solution port forwarding is a problem. That might be a show stopper for what you need. T-Mobile support can probably confirm but you might have to get up a level or two to get a proper answer.
After looking at some information regarding GoogleFi that makes some sense to me. If you consider the cost comparison of GoogleFi and T-Mobile and how each bills for data I think it becomes a bit more clear. T-Mobile is less expensive for the data than GoogleFi and so preventing some services is a way they regulate that data use. With GoogleFi you are paying for each 10Gig of data over the base plan so sure they are happy to allow more liberty as it is an option you have bought into. It is not an obvious nor transparent difference out of the gate. So, I would say it might be more of a conscious decision from the GoogleFi marketing as it is easier for the user to spend more money. So, I still believe the port blocking that T-Mobile does with the home internet solution is tied back to revenue and Capex spending. In the end return on the investment is a major driving factor and well probably number 1.
