Submitted by plsgoobs t3_zprhd7 in CambridgeMA

Has anyone tried the new T-Mobile 5G home internet? Xfinity just increased our internet bill again and is only providing 1/4 of the "promised" speeds but without any other ISP to switch to, we're screwed.

Looking for anyone who has experienced T-Mobile's offerings and whether it's stable enough for two people primarily working from home.

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cambridgecitizen t1_j0u8ss4 wrote

I'm using it in mid-cambrige. Speedtest.net reports ping=84ms, upload=10Mbps, download=37Mbps. Not great. I'm going to try Verizon next.

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plsgoobs OP t1_j0uao01 wrote

Verizon Fios or straight Verizon? I noticed how there technically is competition where I live because Verizon offers internet services, but it's 7/7 for $40 a month...

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cambridgecitizen t1_j0ucf4d wrote

Verizon wireless. They have a 5G Home Internet plan similar to t-mobile.

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plsgoobs OP t1_j0ucqe9 wrote

I didn't realize that and will check it out.

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asassyengineer t1_j0uif7n wrote

I have Verizon wireless, and I just ran a speed test on mine. I got ping=24ms, upload=15.8Mbps, download=281.8Mbps

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coldsnap123 t1_j0v8rt9 wrote

Check their map for a tower location. If one is in a good spot in relation to you, you can try it out with no contracts.

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