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[The Signal](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal) 2. Category:[ISP](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/category/isp) [ISPCategory](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/category/isp) # ISP Issues? This Could Be Why Published: August 15, 2024 |5 min read When your internet is not working, life as you know it seems to come to a screeching halt. Ya sea que estés inmerso en importantes proyectos de trabajo y conferencias telefónicas, en medio del streaming de tu programa favorito, intentando jugar tu videojuego favorito o cualquier otra cosa, no es divertido perder la conectividad. If you've asked yourself one too many times, "why is my internet down *again*?" it's time to do some investigating.  #### Jump to a Section 1. [Turn your router/modem off and back on again](https://www.t-mobile.com#1) 2. [Change your router location](https://www.t-mobile.com#2) 3. [Make sure it's not a virus or malware issue](https://www.t-mobile.com#3) 4. [Make sure you're on the right plan](https://www.t-mobile.com#4) - Share "ISP Issues? This Could Be Why" on X - Share "ISP Issues? This Could Be Why" on Facebook - Share "ISP Issues? This Could Be Why" on LinkedIn There are a lot of reasons why you may find yourself in this situation. Entonces, ¿cómo puedes saber si es un problema del proveedor de servicios de Internet (ISP) o algo que puedes solucionar fácilmente por tu cuenta? Let's start with four easy fixes and then go from there: 1. __Turn your router/modem off and back on again__. Para reiniciar el sistema, desenchufa el módem y el enrutador, espera un minuto y luego vuelve a enchufarlos para ver si consigues volver a conectarte. Suena casi demasiado sencillo, pero en realidad es lo primero que te sugerirá tu ISP cuando llames al servicio de asistencia técnica. También pueden producirse problemas de enrutamiento de Internet si tu sistema tiene unos tres o cuatro años. If it is, getting new equipment could fix the issue. 2. __Change your router location.__ In order to deliver connectivity to devices across your home, you may need to move the router around until you find a better spot. If that's not possible, a [mesh setup](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/internet-help/beginners-guide-to-mesh-network) may be a way to deal with those frustrating weak signal problems. Instead of relying on a single router, a mesh system uses many access points called "nodes" spread around your house to give you better coverage. 3. __Make sure it's not a virus or malware issue.__ One all-too common cause of slow (or no) internet could be viruses or malware on one of your devices. Si no tiene software antivirus en sus dispositivos, debería conseguirlo. If you do already have protection, make sure you have the latest updated version, then set it to scan for malware or viruses on a regular basis. 4. __Make sure you're on the right plan.__ Thanks to the growing number of connected devices in our homes, the amount of data we use is skyrocketing. Si tienes una familia numerosa que utiliza varios dispositivos a la vez, la conexión puede ralentizarse considerablemente, por muy bueno que sea tu proveedor de Internet. Consulta tu factura y tu plan. Podría ser solo cuestión de comunicarte con tu ISP para encontrar un plan con más datos. Si el plan que necesitas es demasiado caro con tu ISP actual, busca otras opciones. Si has comprobado todo lo anterior y sigues teniendo conectividad lenta (o inexistente), probablemente se trate de un problema más profundo del ISP. Here are signs that it may be time to look for a new one: - __It seems internet outages are the rule, rather than the exception__. Tanto si tu proveedor de Internet alega «mantenimiento» con frecuencia como si un poco de mal tiempo hace que tu conexión se corte, Internet se cae en tu área con demasiada frecuencia. Es posible que estés tratando con una empresa que tiene una infraestructura anticuada, como líneas DSL o de cable antiguas, o tal vez tengas servicio por satélite que parece fallar cuando llueve, nieva o incluso en días nublados. It may be time to research different ISP options available in your area. - __Your neighbors can't get a good connection either.__ Sometimes, an ISP just happens to have too many dead zones in a particular area due to network coverage issues. Una rápida visita a las redes sociales de tu comunidad te ayudará a averiguar si es así. Un ISP cuyo servicio funciona muy bien en una zona, pero que resulta ser pésimo en la tuya, obviamente no es una buena opción. Do some homework and test out other ISPs to find better network coverage and, in turn, better connectivity. - __Sub-par customer service seems to be the norm__. Si notas una tendencia de servicio al cliente deficiente cuando se trata de obtener respuesta a tus preguntas o de resolver tus problemas de conectividad, es definitivamente el momento de buscar otras opciones. Los ISP que no ayudan o que tienden a cobrarte un dineral por cada equipo o llamada de servicio no son una buena opción para nadie. Investiga un poco para averiguar cómo se sitúa tu proveedor de servicios de Internet en comparación con otros en lo que se refiere a cargos excesivos, contratos largos y problemas de atención al cliente. T-Mobile offers reliable [Home Internet](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet) on America's largest [5G network](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/how-5g-home-internet-works). A diferencia de los ISP tradicionales, que pueden exigir un contrato anual, además de cargos por equipos y de servicio, T-Mobile ofrece Internet residencial a precios razonables, sin contratos anuales ni cargos mensuales adicionales para cuentas elegibles. See if T-Mobile Home Internet is [available in your area](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/eligibility) now and then [try it out for 15 days](https://www.t-mobile.com/support/home-internet/15-day-test-drive) to see if it's a good fit. ¿No estás listo para deja a tu proveedor actual? Try T-Mobile [Home Internet Backup](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/plans/5g-backup-internet-options), which comes with 130GB of data a month-enough to keep a typical household connected with Wi-Fi for up to 7 days in case your primary internet service goes down. Provisto a través de la red celular 5G; las velocidades varían según factores que afectan a las redes móviles. Typical use based on median U.S. household usage of approximately 430GB/month. ##### Explore How to Solve Other Internet Issues - [502 Bad Gateway Error & How to Fix It](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/internet-devices/502-bad-gateway-error-how-to-fix) - [Why Your Wi-Fi is Slow and How to Fix It](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/speed/why-your-wi-fi-is-slow-and-how-to-fix-it) Sources: - [https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/wireless-routers/how-to-tell-when-its-time-to-replace-your-router-a5475786635](https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/wireless-routers/how-to-tell-when-its-time-to-replace-your-router-a5475786635) - [https://www.ookla.com/articles/5-critical-internet-services-q2-20](https://www.ookla.com/articles/5-critical-internet-services-q2-2022)[22](https://www.ookla.com/articles/5-critical-internet-services-q2-2022) Tags - [Gateway](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/archive/gateway) - [Modem](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/archive/modem) - [Router](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/archive/router) - [Wi-Fi](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/archive/wi-fi) ## Related Articles NEW [Read More](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/internet-help/setting-up-internet-in-a-new-home-how-to-connect-while-moving) [](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/internet-help/setting-up-internet-in-a-new-home-how-to-connect-while-moving) [Internet Help](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/category/internet-help) ## [Setting Up Internet in a New Home: How to Connect While Moving](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/internet-help/setting-up-internet-in-a-new-home-how-to-connect-while-moving) April 15, 2026 NEW [Read More](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/internet-connection/5g-home-internet-vs-mobile-hotspot-moving) [](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/internet-connection/5g-home-internet-vs-mobile-hotspot-moving) [Internet Connection](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/category/internet-connection) ## [5G Home Internet vs. Hotspot: What's Best for Home Internet When You Move?](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/internet-connection/5g-home-internet-vs-mobile-hotspot-moving) May 6, 2026 NEW [Read More](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/speed/ethernet-vs-wifi) [](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/speed/ethernet-vs-wifi) [Speed](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/category/speed) ## [Ethernet vs. Wi-Fi: Which Connection is Best for You?](https://www.t-mobile.com/home-internet/the-signal/speed/ethernet-vs-wifi) April 29, 2026 ### Find out if your home address is eligible for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet. 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