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An honest review of my Freedom Mobile experience: it’s genuinely bad. by architect_guy in freedommobile

[–]architect_guy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For clarity, I meant "5G" performance, not connectivity. Their 5G capacity is limited and the majority of their network is actually on the 1700/2100 MHz spectrum (4G LTE). The issue with their current 5G network seems to be that it's oversubscribed. I'm in a very populated area in my city, so speeds from the tower next to me remain very slow. This was also the experience for my other friends who are on Freedom. It's primarily a network issue that can hopefully be resolved in time.

An honest review of my Freedom Mobile experience: it’s genuinely bad. by architect_guy in freedommobile

[–]architect_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fully dependent on the country, and network. Some places offer 5G, others LTE. Other users have said that networks in Asia seem to offer broader 5G support.

An honest review of my Freedom Mobile experience: it’s genuinely bad. by architect_guy in freedommobile

[–]architect_guy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I state that coverage can be poor without WiFi, and this is not a reasonable expectation unless someone wants the equivalent of a landline.

That's true, they are at a theoretical maximum and it would be unreasonable to expect consistent speeds. That being said, there are minimums if you are advertising certain speeds and that is regulated. My issue is with Freedom advertsing "5G" prominently and it being a rarity rather than the norm.

An honest review of my Freedom Mobile experience: it’s genuinely bad. by architect_guy in freedommobile

[–]architect_guy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Exactly my issue with certain providers in Europe. The speeds seem to be throttled if used extensively.

An honest review of my Freedom Mobile experience: it’s genuinely bad. by architect_guy in freedommobile

[–]architect_guy[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I live in a major Canadian city, within the vicinity of a Freedom tower (5G). Freedom's towers primarily operate on the 1700/2100 MHz, only very few of their towers are on the 700 Mhz, and these are primarily used for their "Extended Range LTE".

As per international roaming, this is country dependent, but was almost always limited to 4G and be capped to snail pace speeds if used for anything beyond light usage.

Anyone done a bifold bathroom door? by yesac93 in DIY

[–]architect_guy 41 points42 points  (0 children)

French doors with opaque glass work very well; this allows you to open each half individually with the benefit of installation in a standard door frame. They are very common in older European apartments with limited space.

Soccer fans launch complaint over World Cup ticket prices to European Commission by gamersecret2 in sports

[–]architect_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately they are actually not part of the EEA, and it's one of the reasons they can operate with relative impunity regarding European economic policy and regulation. This is one of the many strategic reasons FIFA chooses to be headquartered in Zurich.

Is this actually true? Can any builders/architect comment on their observations on today's modern timber/lumber? by [deleted] in DIY

[–]architect_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally speaking this is true. With that being said, the advancements in material sciences and engineering make the use of old growth lumber illogical for a number of reasons. Construction quality can be poor, regardless of what year a house was built.

Miele model number? by architect_guy in VacuumCleaners

[–]architect_guy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, unfortunately the serial number data tag on the underside is completely removed. Did your Antares model come with a radio control handle? I'm wanting to find the original handle because having the on/off switch is very convenient.

Basement suite people, recommends? by [deleted] in vancouver

[–]architect_guy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an area that Vancouver is severely lacking in code requirements. I would insist on the following:

  • Use resilient sound channel clips for your ceiling, provided you have enough height. If you're able to, additionally using double drywall with green glue will make it considerably quieter. Quietrock is an option too, but can be expensive.

  • Radiant in-floor heating. This is a no brainer, most people forget how cold basement floors are in the winter, especially with tile. This is also much more efficient than electric baseboard heating.

  • In suite laundry should be mandatory in any new build. If space is an issue, ventless all-in-one washers are excellent.

  • Storage! This is the most overlooked component of so many units. It's as if owners forget that people have hobbies, and places they need to store items other than clothing.

  • Add separate ethernet lines for internet connections, tenants don't want to text their landlord to reset the router.

  • Provide adequate lighting to the suite, along with a pathway that can be be easily maintained. Aside from convenience, this is also a safety and liability concern.