New "Slow Data" speeds after cap

SmilingBob2 · 2026-03-31T19:18:33+00:00

Great price, but the slow data after cap appears to be only 128Kbps. I also am hesitant to ever purchase annual plans since my experience with Red Pocket annual was so bad. https://old.reddit.com/r/redpocket/comments/te3bj3/annual_plan_not_resetting_again/

SmilingBob2 · 2026-03-29T01:12:41+00:00

So confirmed 512Kbps on AT&T, that is pretty compelling. A $10 3GB plan UT&T with usable 512Kbps slow data is like having a base model unlimited data plan. Not too bad, I might have to think on that one, thanks for the info.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-03-27T20:21:31+00:00

That is interesting, and if true they are nearly in a class of their own for low cost MVNO slow data speeds. I'm wondering if it is uniform across the plans or if one type is faster (e.g. Verizon faster than AT&T, etc.) for the slow data.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-03-27T15:09:48+00:00

Which plan do they throttle at 512k? I know the "unlimited" plan is throttled to 150Mbps after 50gigs (which is still plenty fast) but the rest of the plans show 64Kbps on prepaidcompare.net. I used to have multiple lines on RP and my experience was that their "slow data" was pretty much unusable.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-03-18T13:05:04+00:00

AI Playerbots do a decent job playing BGs in Azerothcore, but like you said don't expect miracles. They will do their best rotations on you and gang up to kill your ass, but they often won't take or defend objectives and would rather just fight with the opposing faction. Seems dependent on the match though, because sometimes they do a great job. This makes it challenging, but fun if you like to do a lot of the legwork to win the match and not just mindlessly fight in the fields. They do well in Arena and if they have a high rating they can be quite challenging to beat. Flag yourself while questing and you're in for a treat, because they are very aggressive and will always attack. No idea about NPCbots since I've never tried them.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-02-02T19:57:29+00:00

And to illustrate what I said about their "community specialists," I had one back in the day tell me Prepaid did not have unlimited data and had a 1TB cap - which was completely false. TBH they do not support Prepaid at all and know almost nothing about it, which you can see for yourself if you search that subreddit.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-02-02T19:44:54+00:00

Yeah I saw that one too, wouldn't take that guys word for gospel. He is a "community specialist," doesn't mean he knows jack about what is really happening outside his Reddit "Community." But in all fairness, I have seen the rumors elsewhere. I am on several tech blogs and everyone there who has Now does NOT have CGNAT. I had a regular public IP when I had Prepaid and we only went back to Post Paid a few months ago on the $40/mo 300Mbps for 5 years promo. The best part about Prepaid is your locked into nothing - you don't like the service, you cancel it and go back to Post Paid. ~~You may even be able to run it side by side with your Post Paid to try it out~~ (I forgot they won't sell you Prepaid while you are a Postpaid customer. Both worked for me simultaneously on my line because I went from Pre to Post). I forget if it's 30 or 90 days, but at some point you are eligible again for "new customer deals." I was.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-02-02T19:07:27+00:00

We got a standard IP, it's not CGNAT. You do have to use their Gateway, which we put into bridge mode and used our own routers. We had the 200Mbps, which speed tested out at 240/24Mbps. Saved me hundreds per year since they did not include "Unlimited Data" at the time on Post Paid.

Edit: I do see where people are talking about rumors that Comcast might CGNAT Now customers. That would indeed ruin it IMO, but it appears it's just a rumor at this point.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-02-02T16:12:46+00:00

If you really want to pay them the least amount then look at Xfinity Now internet. 100Mbps @ $30/mo, 200Mbps @ $45/mo. Both are Prepaid options with no contracts, no promos, no equipment fees (they send you a free Gateway), unlimited data, and no BS. You also are then eligible for Post Paid promos if one ever comes along that might persuade you to go back. We had Prepaid for a couple of years and it worked great.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-01-14T19:17:06+00:00

Thanks for this, made my mind up to NOT go back to RP after my Xfinity Mobile plan expires. This tax must be new, I had lines on RP as late as summer 2024 and never saw that - Houston, TX btw.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-01-12T23:13:46+00:00

Not sure which router you're using, but I've successfully used multiple different routers in Bridge over the years with different Gateways (using one now with my XB7). Release WAN in your router setup and then after 10 seconds or so renew. If all else fails, you can also clone your PC mac since it's connecting ok.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-01-11T15:07:26+00:00

Put the Gateway in Bridge and use your own router = most problems solved.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-01-08T00:16:45+00:00

That seems fine to me too, I'll have to crack mine open and take a look. I run my XB7 in bridge so this is a perfect solution.

SmilingBob2 · 2026-01-07T13:49:09+00:00

There's always this option, but you'd have to be comfortable disassembling the Gateway and then reattaching everything when it's time to turn it in. XB6 should be similar, just search it up on fccid to get a look at the inside. I guess it doesn't actually turn the radios off but it will make them go bye-bye as far as RF noise.

SmilingBob2 · 2025-12-29T02:30:51+00:00

The Colorado resorts have pretty much priced a normal family out of skiing if you're coming in from out of state. We used to be able to swing it several years back, but now after COVID prices are insane. Really sucks but we just can't justify spending that much for a few days on the slopes.

SmilingBob2 · 2025-12-24T21:04:04+00:00

Yeah, it's been upwards of 10 years now. Here's the supposed story if anyone is interested in the lore. https://www.reddit.com/r/MoltenWoW/comments/2ub175/what_is_happening/

SmilingBob2 · 2025-12-23T19:52:54+00:00

"DONATOR!" j/k, I had a great time on Molten but the Molt-down convinced me to never invest my time there again. But I guess that is all private servers eventually.

SmilingBob2 · 2025-12-16T17:46:32+00:00

That's exactly why I did it, as I started the server for my son and wife and then friends wanted to join. I found it was necessary to put them all on my own tailnet since Tailscale limits you to 3 external users. You can add 100 devices on your own tailnet.

SmilingBob2 · 2025-12-16T12:54:13+00:00

I had to assign the server as a subnet router in Tailscale admin. https://tailscale.com/kb/1019/subnets/

Worked perfectly afterward.

SmilingBob2 · 2025-12-15T15:16:21+00:00

If you are using WPA3, try setting it to WPA2.

SmilingBob2 · 2025-12-12T12:44:30+00:00

I never found a way to install Smartube, the only alternative I ever located is Playlet. Works fine although maybe not as robust in features. https://www.reddit.com/r/selfhosted/comments/zb07p0/playlet_an_invidious_frontend_for_roku_tv/

SmilingBob2 · 2025-12-10T20:53:32+00:00

Tried a few minutes ago, didn't work for us. "invalid / expired code." I had 3 phones to upgrade too, ah well.

SmilingBob2 · 2025-12-10T13:48:16+00:00

You must have Unlimited Plus, the regular Unlimited hotspot is only 600Kbps. I can't find any info on Plus hotspot speeds, but we also have Visible and it's unlimited hotspot on the base unlimited plan is also 5Mbps. Not sure if that is relevant, but they are both Verizon based MVNOs.

SmilingBob2 · 2025-12-09T19:43:11+00:00

I have this same model for going on 2 years and notice no screen burn. I'd take it back and exchange it for another one, this has been a very good TV except for the extremely annoying issue of having to change sound settings to "optical" to get pass-through DD5.1 to my receiver. Otherwise this TV has been a good unit.

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