Band locking to enhance internet performance
Band locking to enhance internet performance
Hello! I wrote a post about my ping spikes before and received an answer that doesn’t apply to my situation. I’ve understood that the devices running during the day on my internet don’t cause issues, but in the evening my ping spikes significantly, likely due to network congestion. I have only one cellular tower nearby and use a 4G LTE router. I’m aware 4G can be problematic and have heard about band locking, but I’m unsure which third-party software is safe to use. Any advice would be appreciated.
It's difficult to discuss Huawei products in the USA because FCC regulations might not apply. The phone company has paid fees to use specific radio bands in certain regions. As part of the agreement, the ISP must manage any connected device. This implies that even if you own your router, the ISP retains full authority over it. This rule applies to all devices, including basic cell phones.
Most gadgets are built to stop users from changing the ISP's control over radio signals. However, perhaps you could trick your device into claiming it only supports 3G, not 4G. This doesn't mean the license permits sending a 3G signal from that tower, so connection might fail. You might be able to disable channels, but you can't force the ISP to use particular ones.
I question whether such control is possible. They already face problems when users sell devices to other countries with different frequency settings. That's why customers in the US who buy from AliExpress often get upset because an ISP won't activate their device.