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Is it the 5g service? I've heard various opinions about the 5g but most people admit it's not ready for prime time

t-mobile does a CG-NAT. That is a big deal for a lot of folks.

Only other issues are that T-mobile home internet tends to get REALLY slow in the evenings from like 8-11pm. It will slow to the point that streaming video can become problematic.

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if 5G speeds are anywhere close to what I pay for now for home service (300 up and 300 down), I'd be willing to take a look at it.

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I got it 2 months ago for both my office and home. The home is new construction and Comcast wanted $7800 to run a 400 yard cable. NO DICE! I'm in the dark pink 5G area on their map. We average around 200 up and 30 down. We never have any problem online or streaming and it never slows down in the evening like Comcast. My kids are not able to game because of the lag. It works great and is far more consistent than Comcast at home and in my warehouse / office. If gaming is important, then you're probably better off with what you have.

All TMobile 5G speeds are not the same. If you only qualify for their "Extended Range 5G" then youre getting their low band connection and speeds may be pretty meh compared to what you're getting for the $72 per month right now. They should tell you what you'll get when you call/chat with them at sign up.

But even if you get their lower connection, I've read some people say they are still getting 100+ download speeds with it while others say they only get 15+. So you still won't likely know where you'll fall until the equipment is hooked up.

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All TMobile 5G speeds are not the same. If you only qualify for their "Extended Range 5G" then youre getting their low band

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I'm pretty sure our T-Mobile Home Internet is on their slower Extended Range 5G. However it has been really reliable and plenty fast for our needs. As an example, I can Live Stream a dozen Wi-Fi security cameras simultaneously on my phone while also live streaming a movie on TV. We have other Wi-Fi devices connected in the house like printers, dehumidifiers, thermostats, multiple phones, etc. I checked and we currently have 25 connected devices right now.

T-Mobile also dropped our monthly $50 5G Home Internet to $30 a month a couple of months ago. I saw an ad on TV for $30 a month for new and existing customers. I called their customer service and asked that we get that deal and they signed us up. I've been very happy with T-Mobile's network and also their customer service is outstanding. They paid off our two smartphones when we switched, and we have received multiple $50 cash rewards for AAA service, Home Internet, and also we get gas price discounts and more weekly for T-Mobile Tuesdays.

We had used AT&T for decades and they had horrendous customer service, higher prices and they never made us feel like they appreciated us as customers.

Along with what everyone else has said, keep in mind that you are using the same bandwidth other T-Mobile customers in the area are using. If you are near some sort of convention center, stadium, etc that gets big crowds then you may see a drop in bandwidth during those times.

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I can Live Stream a dozen Wi-Fi security cameras simultaneously on my phone while also live streaming a movie on TV. We have other Wi-Fi devices connected in the house like printers, dehumidifiers, thermostats, multiple phones, etc. I checked and we currently have 25 connected devices right now.

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I have no experience with CGNAT. Can you access any of your devices remotely? If you're not home, can you view your security cameras or adjust your thermostat?

I have TMobile and one competitive price point is that it's 30$ for folks with a certain tier.

That's awfully tempting to me to swap from ATT at 80$ a month. I have heard that location services are sometimes an issue with services such as Hulu or ESPN+ though when trying to validate your market.

I just dunno. At 30$ a month, it's tempting.

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They have a map that can give an idea what kind of service to expect

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T-Mobile coverage maps are pure fantasy in our area.

For years those maps showed strong 5G coverage yet we had zero signal; then T-Mobile upgraded a nearby tower and now there's fast 5G reception as advertised.

If you can find someone with a T-Mobile or Google Project Fi phone you can get a good sense of 5G coverage at your location.

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If you can find someone with a T-Mobile or Google Project Fi phone you can get a good sense of 5G coverage at your location

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You can try out Tmobile 5G on most any phone for free

T-Mobile Network Pass allows you to try T-Mobile's network for up to three months for free, while keeping your existing service with your current carrier. All you need is an unlocked, eligible eSIM-capable phone, and to download the T-Mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Then you can experience unlimited high-speed data on the T-Mobile network, all with your own phone, phone number, and apps.