Modem Storage Overload?

The modem storage overload is caused by all of these spam SMS messages being sent to the gateway how do I block these from coming in?

Same deal, “Modem Storage Overload” message appears since FW 1609.

Not very often: once a couple of weeks.  The modem is connected to exactly one device (my router) over Ethernet, and the WiFi on the modem is disabled (all SSIDs are disabled).  When "Modem Storage Overload" happens, the admin connection to the modem stops working.  I can log into my router, and it shows "internet provider's DHCP is not working correctly".  I can not log in to the modem on 192.168.12.1.  Power-cycling the modem doesn't reset the message - but if you power-cycle and wait some 10 minutes, the thing starts working all of a sudden.

I was hoping 1609 would bring ipv6 pass-through, and instead we got this bullshit instead?  Come on TMob, you can do better than this!

I did exactly what you are about to do. I purchased an Asus RT-AX88u router. It has improved my overall local area network but hasn't helped the TMO gateway problems of memory leaks & buggy firmware. I have extreme buffering while watching YouTube and had to go down in HD resolution in YouTube TV & Netflix to keep from resetting the gateway. Other issues I have is my gateway has 4 bars after 10pm at night but drops to 2 during the day bringing down my speeds from 300Mbps to 12Mbps. So during the day I have a slow internet connection and at night I have great service. I have decided to move back to Spectrum since they have 400Mbps at $60

Just wanted to chime in as well in case anyone has heard of any update. I live very close to downtown Atlanta (always great phone service and plenty of towers in the area) I recently got T-mobiles Home internet and even with "Weak/Good" signal (since I live in the lower level of a duplex, half basement basically) I still get good enough speeds to stream HD content for myself and my two other roommates. 

After a week or so the internet just kept dropping out during my roommates work hours (8am-5pm ish, and usually he's trying to be on video calls for work so super frustrating). After a few more weeks it was like 5+ times a day. Called T-mobile quite a few times and nothing helped, but I did see that I kept getting the Modem Storage Overload message. 

Tried the obvious troubleshooting (power cycle, factory reset, changed some settings around like using different channels to see if I'd happen to get a lucky fix). T-mobile ended up replacing the router but still having the same issues, just haven't had the message appear yet. 

My more specific question is, could it possibly be my devices/network causing the issue? T-mobile did credit my account after one call since they said they definitely have been having issues between the data breach, too much traffic, taking over sprints towers, and upgrading towers, etc. I'm assuming that a brand new Nokia made router can handle the 20-30 devices I have connected especially since most of them are simple 2.4Ghz lights 'n such, but maybe the firmware installed is causing problems with that many devices? I'm honestly about ready to just splurge on a really nice router to just handle all wifi traffic and plug that into the T-mobile router via ethernet because, 1. I'm out of ideas 😒 and 2. I'm always adding devices so it's probably about time to invest in my LAN anyways 😂

Akashi wrote:

Huh? Think if you re-read my reply, you'll find two solutions: 1)Erasing the six text messages overloading my modem memory fixed it, and I haven't had the problem since. 2) Contacting TM MAY be why I've received no new texts intended for"Alan" (not me) since then, in which case I won't have the problem again. 3) I haven't marketed anything or promised anything: I'm a new Gateway user tied to TM only as a customer, with mixed experiences so far. I've had consistently good luck with their cellphone service though. 

Thanks for the good info. After 17 hours of reverting back to rabbit ears, (with tin foil wings...lol) & tuning to local stuff, the gateway finally started acting normal again. I never rec'd any text messages other than those from TM. I'm still guessing TM is just lacking in their ability to troubleshoot these issues. Their tech told me the 5G traffic is a lot heavier than they ever expected & their system is being overloaded, especially in peak hours, causing maintenance issues. I've also had great performance & speed for 4 years from my TM 4G LTE cell phone, except...when I  connect the phone to the 5G Wi-Fi signal, the down & up speed on the phone suffers. I just switch the phone back to 4G & all is good again.

Modem Storage Overload message:  My 5G can had txt messages from outside the T-Mobile system. I deleted them and rebooted and am back in business. T-Mobile needs to come up with a fix for this error, which will be fatal to their rollout, if it remains widespread.

BSmith wrote:

Did you NOT read my comment ? I've done all the above & then some & also spent several hours on the phone with your techs. Don't talk about complaining. If you can't provide a positive solution, just admit it. I'm just expecting to get the services you have marketed, & of which I am paying for ! Have you got a positive solution ?

Don't waste our time posing crying post info you still have not posted anything that anyone can use to actually help you. I mean if you want to just vent you have done so. If you want help post something anyone here can use to help you.

Without data I don't know if I have a solution for you I know I have found one for myself but then again I used data to get where I am.

RSRP ?

SNR ?

RSRQ ?

RSSI ?

Bands ?

Any info how far you are from the towers?

Post something someone can help you with or you can just return it.

Huh? Think if you re-read my reply, you'll find two solutions: 1)Erasing the six text messages overloading my modem memory fixed it, and I haven't had the problem since. 2) Contacting TM MAY be why I've received no new texts intended for"Alan" (not me) since then, in which case I won't have the problem again. 3) I haven't marketed anything or promised anything: I'm a new Gateway user tied to TM only as a customer, with mixed experiences so far. I've had consistently good luck with their cellphone service though. 

Did you NOT read my comment ? I've done all the above & then some & also spent several hours on the phone with your techs. Don't talk about complaining. If you can't provide a positive solution, just admit it. I'm just expecting to get the services you have marketed, & of which I am paying for ! Have you got a positive solution ?

I got the modem memory overload warning also. Seemingly triggered by six text messages that looked legit but we're not intended for me. I erased each one individually by touching the trashcan symbol after putting each respective text message on the tiny Gateway display. Warning then disappeared. No repeat in the 24 hours since. Gateway is assigned a local phone number, so I'm guessing I'm getting texts for a previous user of that phone number. I called support which said they'd call me back within 72 hours; they said they'd received multiple similar complaints. I'm guessing they'll find a way to block non-TM texts to the device.