Grandparents and Slow Internet Solutions They often face challenges with modern connectivity.
Grandparents and Slow Internet Solutions They often face challenges with modern connectivity.
They have an old house built in the 80s without modern wiring. The neighborhood now offers fiber connections. They currently use an antenna-to-tower internet service with Utah Broadband. Their speeds are very slow—about 3Mbps down and 2Mbps up according to speed tests. They’ve tried phone lines, which didn’t help much. Verizon provides 5G home internet and says they cover the area. I’m seeking advice or reviews on this situation.
They should consider the fiber connection on the pole as the top choice. A solid alternative would be the 5G home internet from Verizon or T-Mobile.
They'll probably need to pay for fibre service from a local provider to bring it straight to their house—if they're lucky it might be installed on poles, but if it's buried underground it won't be cost-effective. A 5G rollout seems more promising since tower or satellite choices are limited. Starlink could also be a viable alternative.
You might want to contact the Fiber provider and ask about a site survey to determine if installation is worthwhile. I know Comcast has billed customers as high as $50K for Coax internet, so expect them to charge a significant amount. If that doesn’t work out, I’ll check T Mobile’s home internet options, since they appear to be advancing faster with 5G compared to Verizon.