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Live TV fail- Home address keeps changing when the IP address is reset
We use Hulu Live for TV. My gateway is having tower issues in my area. When the Gateway jumps to a tower with a stronger signal, it is changing the IP address that my Fire stick is attached to. We th...
I think there is a less complicated way to achieve what you're looking to do.
The problem is caused by the way T-Mobile assigns an external IP address. With a traditional ISP, they give a geographically local address so that Hulu, et al, can tell where you are and that you're entitled to see/read/view the content.
T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T are all whats referred to as Fixed Wireless Access. T-Mobile assigns a single range of addresses for all subscribers and it is rarely geographically located. As an example, I live in S. Florida, but my external IP resolves to Bellingham, WA.
To be honest, the only problem I've ever had with this arrangement is the NY Times which says I'm a bot. I resolved it, and I suggest you do too, with a VPN that allowed me to get a local address and put the issue to bed. I use Mullvad VPN, but any VPN that allows you to choose your server will help resolve this problem.
¡Buena suerte!
As a follow up… I did go down to T-mobile and pick up the 5G Gateway on the "15 day trial". Brought it home, and set it up in place of the Motorola cable modem connected to Xfinity. Just removed the CAT5 cable from the cable modem and plugged it into a port on the T-Mobile "can". Plugged the "can" into power, and It took a minute or two to boot up (even with just "two bars" of signal here). Everything was working fine, and even with the low signal the speed was OK and It was able to support two HD video streams without interruption. The location where I will ultimately use the 5G gateway has MUCH better signal, so I'm sure it will be fine.
After the discount provided because of my MAX+ mobile plan, it's just $30/mo for as much speed as the network can support at your location with no bandwidth cap. Works for me!
