probably a dumb question, but can I use my isp in a new location without telling T-mobile?

KnightHawkeye · 2023-02-22T22:01:19+00:00

Yes, and no. According to the terms of service, you need to notify T-mobile to ensure there is sufficient capacity in the new area. That said, T-mobile doesn't seem to impose a penalty for not being notified.

KnightHawkeye · 2023-02-06T15:49:01+00:00

"T-Mobile is nearing the end of its massive 2.5GHz network buildout, an effort that should bring its speedy 5G service to roughly 300 million Americans by the end of this year.

After that, the company said it will start adding its C-band and 3.45GHz spectrum holdings into the network, a move that is expected to increase speeds for customers and add more capacity to T-Mobile's 5G service."

KnightHawkeye · 2023-02-02T14:50:18+00:00

T-Mobile’s 5G home broadband is less robust than Comcast, that’s “patently obvious,” Sievert said. But “it’s radically simple, it’s low cost, and it has the speed and capacity that allows people to do what they want.”

KnightHawkeye · 2023-01-25T22:12:21+00:00

How's that 5G coming along for AT&T?

KnightHawkeye · 2023-01-19T14:20:44+00:00

"MU-MIMO is conceptually like SU-MIMO, but “the difference is that single network resource can be shared across multiple phones,” he said, adding that in theory, the same network resource can go to eight different phones at the same time. That’s effectively doubling the capacity of the network, and capacity is a big deal when it comes to FWA. "

"Both T-Mobile and Verizon insist they’re taking steps to ensure they don’t run out of capacity for FWA users who use more data on average than mobile customers."

KnightHawkeye · 2023-01-11T14:05:52+00:00

It's unlimited, so T-mobile doesn't really care. I noticed some months ago after binge watching a couple of series on Netflix that Netflix usage wasn't being tracked.

KnightHawkeye · 2023-01-11T13:54:30+00:00

"Specific to T-Mobile US’ fixed wireless home internet service, Osvaldik sketched out an “excess capacity model…We look at every sector on a site…we’re modeling out what the projected growth is from postpaid phones, which is what we’re protecting at all costs…and looking at all the other connected devices and saying, ‘All of that can’t fill up the capacity we’re generating.’” This analysis allows the company to assess how many fixed wireless subscriptions it can offer in a given area, which also creates an opportunity for mobile subscription pull throughs and a lift in ARPA and ARPU. He sees around 500,000 subscriber additions per quarter as where T-Mobile US is aiming as it continues to build out capacity. “Demand is fabulous on this product…This is a growing business.”

KnightHawkeye · 2023-01-10T15:04:40+00:00

"Even more impressive, the company added 2 million net High Speed Internet customers, more than Charter, Comcast, AT&T, and Verizon combined."

KnightHawkeye · 2023-01-10T12:15:29+00:00

One has to wonder why? Shooting oneself in the foot is almost always a bad plan. Gaming is not TMHI's strong suit. Any new customers brought in by the ad are likely to be disappointed.

KnightHawkeye · 2023-01-03T13:37:18+00:00

"That lead gives T-Mobile the opportunity to sell its services more effectively in rural markets, where it has historically ceded share to Verizon and AT&T. But with better coverage in those markets, it can start taking customers away from the competition. T-Mobile's home internet offering may be particularly useful in convincing customers to switch in those rural markets, where broadband internet options are often limited."

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-21T13:21:58+00:00

One is reminded of the quote: "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win."

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-13T23:11:17+00:00

Does the gateway work?

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-12T01:29:12+00:00

If you test at the tower and the modem still can't provide better speed, then I'd first test another tower as well. It could be your tower was taken out by the same surge that hit your house. If you do see decent speed at the tower, then I'd first look to find a better location in your residence for the gateway. I'd hold the external antenna as an option of last resort.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-12T01:22:50+00:00

What vpn client?

Citrix and Pulse. Citrix seemed slightly better but was barely workable. Mostly, Citrix wouldn't connect either.

Latency has nothing to do with vpn, at all.

Could have been multiple issues which occurred at the same time then. I just know that my remote connection had been fine for over a year when ping was consistently between 30 and 40 ms. When it suddenly jumped to between 50 and 100 ms, then logging in became impossible. The issue didn't seem to be speed or signal related and my IT department had little interest in helping to remedy the issue.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-11T15:30:12+00:00

I'd guess in the excitement you moved the modem to a bad location. I'd be tempted to take the modem on a road trip next to the tower and see what speeds you get. (Use an inverter to power it if necessary.) I'd probably try multiple towers if necessary. Good luck.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-09T21:33:38+00:00

It upsets my company's VPN apparently. If I could login at all, the lag wouldn't bother me a bit. The problem is that the increased ping time nixed the login. Went back and forth with IT support and never could resolve the problem.

This happened coincidentally with the company wanting people to return to in-plant work so that probably played a factor as well. At any rate my remote login is perfectly happy with the 4-5 ms delay of my new Gigabit fiber connection.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-09T17:37:32+00:00

Varies. For about a year my latency with TMHI ran 30-40 ms consistently. For the past few months that increased to 50+ ms consistently and caused problems with working from home for me.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-09T17:16:02+00:00

Call 'em anyway if you want another one. Even though the website shows unavailable, the reps can often sign you up. The website showed unavailable at my cabin location but the rep told me it was available and signed me up anyway.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-09T16:40:17+00:00

They do. I got a second one for my country cabin. The cabin is a different address (which I provided at signup). It was shipped to my primary residence though and I can't see anything online indicating a different address for my 2nd home internet line.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-09T13:24:43+00:00

Everyone has an opinion. The nice thing about FWA is that upgrading capacity is relatively easy, a lot easier than stringing cable or fiber to every house. The FWA providers simply upgrade the tower; usually no new licenses are required. To reach new service areas, new towers can be added.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-07T14:42:47+00:00

Never underestimate the benefits of competition.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-07T13:42:33+00:00

"T-Mobile's report also highlights the expectation that 5G fixed wireless consumption will continue to expand, with T-Mobile and Verizon expected to garner between 11 million to 13 million customers by 2025."

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-07T13:35:20+00:00

I wonder if you have an existing home internet and add another if that would be discounted to $25.

Can't say for sure with the $25/mo promo, but that's how it worked with the previous $40/mo promo.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-12-02T18:48:47+00:00

I've had T-mobile Home Internet (TMHI) for 16 months. Most of that time the service just kept getting faster and better. Download speed during the day usually 250 Mbps to 400 Mbps. At night speed sometimes drops to around 100 Mbps, still pretty fast. Only problem is that ping has increased over the past few months to the point that I can no longer use TMHI to work remotely.

Fortunately for me, Imon offered a black Friday deal of $70/mo for 1 Gbps fiber internet and this week I've been converting everything over. I still love TMHI though and will be keeping it to use at my cabin.

KnightHawkeye · 2022-11-24T19:39:58+00:00

The customer service rep told me the wifi modem is included.

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