No, I don't think it's necessary to use 100% 4G.
No, I don't think it's necessary to use 100% 4G.
Hi, your internet has been unreliable for about six weeks now. You're tired of long calls with your ISP and weekly visits from a technician just to fix the issue, which happens hours after they leave. You're thinking about switching to 4G and getting a good router. Your tests show download speeds around 16.9mbps (up from 14.4mbps) and upload speeds about 100 times faster (11.5mbps vs 0.94mbps). While cable is poor here, fiber should arrive in 2-3 months according to a technician. In online gaming, some games work fine even with lag, especially since your connection drops sometimes. Yesterday you saw a ping of 800 at Apex, usually staying between 80 and 120. You're curious about the benefits of using a mobile network versus cable over time. What else should you test?
I faced an unexpected internet issue that my modem supplier helped identify, which was due to excessive upstream power settings. I wasn't familiar with the term but managed to resolve it by working with our cable company. Consider reaching out to your modem maker, especially if they differ from your cable provider.
The main challenge is locating a service that offers either 25GB or 50GB monthly data without restrictions and supports tethering. Although tethering isn't overly problematic, most providers limit it to around 15GB per month unless you pay extra. You might be able to use 4G for gaming and then switch to cable for heavier tasks like downloading or browsing.
Confirm if you're using cable internet (Coax) or DSL. That distinction matters because DSL services can be slower and more restrictive. I currently have a 150/10 cable connection and am concerned about the speed, which is only 25 Mbps. I wouldn't rely on an LTE connection fully because of these issues. The main problems are higher latency, service limits, and network congestion that can degrade performance. I believe cellular technology needs to develop further before it can match the reliability of wired broadband, though that’s uncertain.
the issue with 4g is finding an antenna close to your home that isn't being loaded, overwhelmed by many other users if you manage to get through without a data cap, yes it's possible for platforms like YouTube and Netflix. the problem is more noticeable in gaming; those 4g connections can be unstable, especially at night when everyone is using the service, leading to a poor experience.
They sent a router, but I rely on my own one. Both worked fine for me, yet they’re all facing the same problem, and theirs seems to be worsening.
I calculated the cost and found about 62GB monthly plus a few extra GB daily, totaling over 90GB. It fits my needs. I’d also receive nearly unlimited calls for around $90 every 15 days. Since they don’t restrict internet usage, tethering wouldn’t be a problem. However, I’d still have to purchase a router on my own because the included option is limited and less appealing.
It's true that DSL is the current setup. ADSL was mentioned, but the technician said we'd move to VDSL in August. That's what worries me most. I haven't used 4G as the main connection, so its reliability in my situation isn't clear. Still, would it be worse than my existing DSL connection?