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internet for rural areas
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:17 pm
Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:17 pm
There is no fiber where I live and the only thing we have is an ATT hot spot which is ok- but ADT wants to set us up a security camera, and they need us to get a better internet system. What is a good option?
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Posted on 4/26/23 at 2:59 pm to sodcutterjones
Star Link
Posted on 4/26/23 at 3:08 pm to sodcutterjones
if you cant get a fixed wireless access (FWA) provider in your area, it will be tough sledding. T-mobile and Verizon are good places to start. At&t will be rolling out FWA in rural areas they offer DSL very soon.
avoid satellite services, including low-orbit satellite services.
avoid satellite services, including low-orbit satellite services.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:07 pm to sodcutterjones
Well the first recommendation is to ditch ADT.
Whatever they are wanting to do they are ripping you off.
Whatever they are wanting to do they are ripping you off.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:48 pm to sodcutterjones
Agree with armsdealer, tell ADT to SAD!!
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:49 pm to notsince98
quote:What's wrong with starlink?
avoid satellite services, including low-orbit satellite services.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 4:55 pm to sodcutterjones
I'll third that rec, get rid of ADT. A camera that requires internet service to work is not a security camera. Also there are far cheaper services than ADT.
Posted on 4/26/23 at 6:05 pm to sodcutterjones
Do NOT go with satellite internet like DirecWay/HughesNet.
Trust me, I grew up where this was the only option.
Trust me, I grew up where this was the only option.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 12:16 am to bluebarracuda
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Star Link
Is that Elon's company. There's a waiting list but supposedly better than Hughes IIRC.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 8:36 am to NPComb
Viasat launched a Sat yesterday that will be their lost powerful to date. Should be running by late summer
Posted on 4/27/23 at 8:45 am to dallastiger55
I believe the viasat launch was moved back to today, but IMO that should be a last resort. Viasat uses geostationary satellites so as a result ping times will be... astronomical
Posted on 4/27/23 at 9:19 am to Korkstand
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What's wrong with starlink?
It keeps getting worse and worse. Everything they originally promised has evaporated. They continue to reduce data allowances and the network performance has really gone downhill with increased subscribers. The platform is just not scaling well.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 1:47 pm to notsince98
Going to try T-mobile internet after trying verizon for the last few months which is awful and only 8mb. Still on the starlink waiting list.
Posted on 4/27/23 at 2:23 pm to bengalman
Tmobile 5g seems to have the best speeds (for most). Obviously it's just about where you're located in relation to your tower.
Posted on 4/28/23 at 6:45 am to sodcutterjones
I have a Ring alarm system at my guesthouse including cameras, and use a Verizon hot spot for the net. Works fine.
I’m also in a rural area with no wired high speed Internet. At my house I have ATT Fixed Wireless and although I despise ATT in general, this service is damn good for $70ish per month.
I’m also in a rural area with no wired high speed Internet. At my house I have ATT Fixed Wireless and although I despise ATT in general, this service is damn good for $70ish per month.
Posted on 4/28/23 at 11:18 am to PlaySomeHonk
~2 miles from t-mobile tower and speed is 80-100mb with 0 drops and showing a "weak" signal. For $50/mos we have have a winner! 2 week trial starting off on great!
Posted on 4/29/23 at 11:38 am to sodcutterjones
Anyone know how accurate the TMobile 5g coverage map is? It shows my home address is in the 5g Ultra Capacity coverage area, but when I enter my address for the TMobile Home Internet, it says not available and to enter email address for notification when it’s available.
Posted on 4/29/23 at 11:54 am to bengalman
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Going to try T-mobile internet after trying verizon for the last few months which is awful and only 8mb. Still on the starlink waiting list.
We have t-mobile 5g that we use as a back up. I put my kids TV's and consoles on it and it seems to be good enough for streaming and gaming. I got it because they offered it for $25/month for life.
I just did a speed test on it, I got 70/6 but it is the middle of the day on Saturday. It will slow to 15/2 during peak times but it still works to stream.
Posted on 4/29/23 at 11:57 am to Tiger4Life
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Anyone know how accurate the TMobile 5g coverage map is? It shows my home address is in the 5g Ultra Capacity coverage area, but when I enter my address for the TMobile Home Internet, it says not available and to enter email address for notification when it’s available.
Just because you are in a covered area doesn't mean they will let you get it. They limit it per tower. Sign up for the 4g internet and then switch later, it will jump you to the top of the list for 5g.
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