Ideal solution for tech enthusiasts seeking fast home connections
Ideal solution for tech enthusiasts seeking fast home connections
I just relocated and am dealing with ATT DSL service (poor quality) and Cox (quick but very costly for the package—about 150 dollars a month for 600/60 with unlimited data). I’ve been considering switching to AT&T’s 5G home modem. I currently use AT&T for my phones and have consistently strong service at home, often performing as well as my cable connection in terms of download, upload, and ping. Anyone know the details about 5G home modems and rate limiting? I’m planning to test their system for a week, but do any users have real experiences with it longer term? If I already have excellent cell signal speeds, does that mean the modem can deliver similar performance at home, or could the network prioritize my phone connections over mine? Also, what’s the situation with CGNAT? I’m not concerned much about it—today’s technology makes opening ports outdated. I rely on Cloudflare zero trust tunnels and Tailscale to connect back into my LAN; from what I understand, this should resolve any CGNAT concerns. Most of my internet use isn’t heavily dependent on low latency, but I still want to keep my browsing experience smooth without a big drop in quality. Saving about 103 dollars a month is tempting, though it feels a bit steep. Any advice?
I lack prior experience, yet I suggest reviewing those terms carefully. My previous ISP sent me a notice about an "unreasonable burden" for uploading a TB each month, even though I stayed well within the 6TB monthly data limit. Most users manage it with tools like Tailscale. I’ve been too occupied and unmotivated to explore this further, but my current provider now offers a paid static IP for an extra $5 per month, which resolves most of my issues except for getting a new IP during system maintenance. It’s frustrating, but I’m now comfortable with the IP rollover process.
It involves precisely the same thing you mentioned—just not in the usual volume.
I haven't tried the service myself, but I've checked out their rivals' 5G home internet options once. Be sure to review the terms and conditions. With T Mobile, they might slow your connection if the signal is busy. Some companies could do the same after you reach a certain data limit. I just looked at what's available for my location. According to Broadband Facts, you should expect speeds between 90-300 Mbps down and 8-30 Mbps up. That sounds reasonable. Today, if you can cut costs, it makes sense. At the very least, you should get around 90/8 Mbps, which seems fine. My family uses a prepaid plan from Comcast with 100/10 speeds; we stream a lot and it works well. It's only half the price that AT&T charges in my area (Comcast $30 per month vs AT&T $60).