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Curious to hear how the new internet connection is working
I'm seeing lots of problems here with T Mobile's new internet service. I've been considering using it, but want to know if it's worth the trouble to switch. I have satellite internet now, Viasat, a...
The quality of the service is heavily dependent on your location. Even if the tower is local you may be screened. That's why you get a trial period. You should not cancel your current service (If any), until till you're satisfied with the service. Also it takes some experimenting in you house to find the correct spot for the gateway (window, direction etc)
In my case, I have had excellent service for the last 2 months. I don't get fixated on speed tests or bars. I am only interested in streaming video (Netflix, HBO, Paramount etc.) which has been excellent.
Rogracer2000 wrote:It's a cellular-based service, so you are just going to have to try it and see. Like with any cell signal, there is going to be lots of variation. Personally, I am shocked at how good my service is...I'm in rural NC, over 5 miles to the cell tower (but I do have line-of-sight to it), can connect to the N41 band most of the time and my download speedtests range from 40 to 500+ mpbs, with an average of well over 100-200, with a nice stable reliable connection. I have AT&T fiber at my Florida house, and really can't tell any difference from user-experience point-of-view. Obviously, YMMV, so you need to do a test run.
This service really surprised me too! Plus you can't beat the price and you you don't have to physically hook anything up, except electric for the tower.
