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Seems like a good option for those on the road and need plenty of bandwidth up and down like creators. For the average person, though, I think a combination of Starlink and a gateway from T-Mobile or Verizon should do the trick for streaming content. I understand both T-Mobile and Verizon will begin to crack down on going mobile and there are deprioritization issues, however, Verizon has not cracked down. Not sure about T-Mobile and the T-Mobile mobile plan is just way too expensive for my taste. Thanks for showing us another option!
@@nodollarchannel I wouldn't be able to do that because it requires you to have more than One Line to get the Discount. I have the $25.00 a Month Unlimited Plan for my Phone and I have the $20.00 a Month Tablet Plan so $45.00 a Month with Autopay. Still not bad at all though!
Just wanna say Merry Christmas to you and yours and God bless in Jesus’ Name! You really helped me a lot when I was struggling with no hope of ever having a decent internet speed, and now I have the T-Mobile 5G with an avg of 400 down and 30 up!
I'm a manufacturer/OEM and I have some experience with that router. I'm pretty sure it has a RM520GL in it and those are notorious for topping out at lower speeds. We use some that are upgraded and the new firmware fixes some of those issues but I'd venture to say that these are not the upgraded ones... They also have a very hard time switching towers while in motion. 4 antennas for 4g/5g 4 antennas for wifi, 2 for 2.4ghz 2 for 5ghz. None of the m.2 modems support over 4 antenna connections. No need for the extra antennas, carrier ag is where the speed is and no additional antennas needed for that. We have some beta testing modems that are getting a gig down and over 100m up!! When the cost of those come down they're gonna be the best!!
Hi, I think these use the RM502Q-AE chip but I haven't verified on my actual unit. I agree 6 cellular and 2 wifi seems odd, typically I see 4 and 4. However these are clearly labelled as such and include 6 cellular antennas and 2 wifi antennas...? See details and pics here: device.report/m/c6d13aa24353e67763ed9e062d99fb27101f7ce1503068e96f357d8d169304f5.pdf device.report/spark-technology/mr40
@@NaterTater They may have changed the modem to the RM502Q-AE but with the speeds and the cost I'd doubt it... Both of those units use 4 antennas not 6. I'd say thats a labeling issue lol. We're working on a new POE router that will be mobile, if you're interested we'll reach out when its ready!?
Great video as always Nate! You could also use a Chester Cheetah Gateway/Modem like I do with a Metro By T-Mobile Tablet SIM Card in it for only $20.00 a Month.
What is the modem inside these two gateways? I'm guessing it's either SDX55 or SDX62. Merry Christmas Nate, I hope you and your family have a really nice holiday season.
I’ve recently just found your channel. Very informative. I live out in the country. No fiber, just DSL (ugh) and T-Mobile 5G Home. The dsl is reliable with low latency but slow. 80/10. T-Mobile is decent, between 100-300 down and 10-30 up. The problem with the T-Mobile is it’s not good for streaming TV. Latency is very high. 600+ I believe this is because we are 6 miles from tower and also, the signal has to pass through trees. I’ve watch a couple of your videos where you suggest the waveform 4x4. Would this work for me?
No, port forwarding is typically not naitively available with cellular but there are complex workarounds. The sim is glued in and they expect it to remain.
Any video throttle on these plans? This is interesting as I am currently paying for hotspots on all three carriers and it's costing a lot for small amounts of data. Also, can the carriers be changed on the device on your own, or do you have to call customer support?
@rincosplayerX no video throttle. Must contact customer support via live chat, email or phone if you don't like the automatic carrier selection it does.
Hey Nate.. I'll try again.. Maybe something happened with last comment. Are you going to review other options in the "multi-carrier" arena.?? Based on the information you presented here, this looks like it might be a very good option for folks in fringe areas like me.... Or maybe mobile users on the road. So, just like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and other MVNOs.... What options are available.?? Thanks Nate..
@DVLITTLEPILOT i had the same problem. I would randomly go and put in my address only to be disappointed. Then one night while sitting at work I put it in and all the sudden it said it was available. Funny thing is i put in my inlaws address (next door) and it was not available. I put in other addresses nearby and it seems mine was the only one available in the whole area. Anyway I've got it now but I live on the fringe of the towers area I guess. My speed is not great but it does ok for downloading updates on my ps5 and for watching Netflix and stuff like that. Don't even try to play a game online though. 100-300 ping. Considering putting an external antenna on it or going some other route
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@@Kntryhart great to hear!
Seems like a good option for those on the road and need plenty of bandwidth up and down like creators. For the average person, though, I think a combination of Starlink and a gateway from T-Mobile or Verizon should do the trick for streaming content. I understand both T-Mobile and Verizon will begin to crack down on going mobile and there are deprioritization issues, however, Verizon has not cracked down. Not sure about T-Mobile and the T-Mobile mobile plan is just way too expensive for my taste. Thanks for showing us another option!
It’s good to know your options and it’s all about finding the best fit for your situation.
I use metro by T-Mobile 25.00 Auto pay plan on my Cudy P5 5g Router I just use the at command in the routers 5g settings to spoof the IMEI as a s22
Same here!
They throttle video resolution
I got $10 metro tablet plan with my 5g router. You're leaving money on the table.
@@nodollarchannel How'd you do that? They only have a $20.00 Dollar Plan it says on their Website.
@@nodollarchannel I wouldn't be able to do that because it requires you to have more than One Line to get the Discount. I have the $25.00 a Month Unlimited Plan for my Phone and I have the $20.00 a Month Tablet Plan so $45.00 a Month with Autopay. Still not bad at all though!
I use my own phone internet to use my android device in my car.
I've traveled with metro by T-Mobile home internet and no issues
Just wanna say Merry Christmas to you and yours and God bless in Jesus’ Name! You really helped me a lot when I was struggling with no hope of ever having a decent internet speed, and now I have the T-Mobile 5G with an avg of 400 down and 30 up!
@@darrk_matter great to hear you have great internet now! Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Thanks for another great video. I wish these companies had a BYOD option.
@johnbigboote7954 i do think that would open some more options. I think they struggle with that do to the vSIM though.
I'm a manufacturer/OEM and I have some experience with that router. I'm pretty sure it has a RM520GL in it and those are notorious for topping out at lower speeds. We use some that are upgraded and the new firmware fixes some of those issues but I'd venture to say that these are not the upgraded ones... They also have a very hard time switching towers while in motion. 4 antennas for 4g/5g 4 antennas for wifi, 2 for 2.4ghz 2 for 5ghz. None of the m.2 modems support over 4 antenna connections. No need for the extra antennas, carrier ag is where the speed is and no additional antennas needed for that. We have some beta testing modems that are getting a gig down and over 100m up!! When the cost of those come down they're gonna be the best!!
Hi, I think these use the RM502Q-AE chip but I haven't verified on my actual unit. I agree 6 cellular and 2 wifi seems odd, typically I see 4 and 4. However these are clearly labelled as such and include 6 cellular antennas and 2 wifi antennas...? See details and pics here: device.report/m/c6d13aa24353e67763ed9e062d99fb27101f7ce1503068e96f357d8d169304f5.pdf device.report/spark-technology/mr40
@@NaterTater They may have changed the modem to the RM502Q-AE but with the speeds and the cost I'd doubt it... Both of those units use 4 antennas not 6. I'd say thats a labeling issue lol. We're working on a new POE router that will be mobile, if you're interested we'll reach out when its ready!?
Great video as always Nate! You could also use a Chester Cheetah Gateway/Modem like I do with a Metro By T-Mobile Tablet SIM Card in it for only $20.00 a Month.
Does it throttle video resolution?
@Bryan-Hensley No it does not because I can still watch 1080P or 4K I've tested it thoroughly.
@@Bryan-Hensley You get around that with a VPN
@1TechCritic420 how do I use a VPN on a Roku TV
@Bryan-Hensley I'd be interested in an answer. I've tried NordVPN meshnet, but never got it to work. The setup is convoluted for Roku.
What is the modem inside these two gateways? I'm guessing it's either SDX55 or SDX62.
Merry Christmas Nate, I hope you and your family have a really nice holiday season.
I’ve recently just found your channel. Very informative. I live out in the country. No fiber, just DSL (ugh) and T-Mobile 5G Home. The dsl is reliable with low latency but slow. 80/10. T-Mobile is decent, between 100-300 down and 10-30 up. The problem with the T-Mobile is it’s not good for streaming TV. Latency is very high. 600+ I believe this is because we are 6 miles from tower and also, the signal has to pass through trees. I’ve watch a couple of your videos where you suggest the waveform 4x4. Would this work for me?
@mikeygee2465 hi, welcome. Yes a waveform can certainly help with speed and latency!
can you do port forwarding also are you able to change the sim card to a nother router to get better speeds
No, port forwarding is typically not naitively available with cellular but there are complex workarounds. The sim is glued in and they expect it to remain.
Any video throttle on these plans? This is interesting as I am currently paying for hotspots on all three carriers and it's costing a lot for small amounts of data.
Also, can the carriers be changed on the device on your own, or do you have to call customer support?
@rincosplayerX no video throttle. Must contact customer support via live chat, email or phone if you don't like the automatic carrier selection it does.
If the Connecten router has 6 cellular and 2 wifi antenna ports, how would you hook it up to an external antenna which is usually 4x4?
Great question! I'm not sure yet but i might experiment in the future.
Both routers that I received had 4 cellular and 2 wifi ports only, Hookup to a Waveform MIMO was straightforward though minimally effective
Hey Nate..
I'll try again.. Maybe something happened with last comment.
Are you going to review other options in the "multi-carrier" arena.?? Based on the information you presented here, this looks like it might be a very good option for folks in fringe areas like me.... Or maybe mobile users on the road. So, just like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and other MVNOs.... What options are available.??
Thanks Nate..
Yes, i've done a few videos about other internet options. The most recent: ruclips.net/video/WfcJo9sdWYA/видео.html and perhaps more to come!
Wow Connecten wants a lot of personal info just to check coverage. How could my email address be relevant for coverage (or my phone for that matter)?
@robdewhirst7525 you could just call them. But probably not on Christmas day.
I have Tried for T-Mobile for 2.5 years they say not available
Bummer. That's where this type of service is a good alternative
@DVLITTLEPILOT i had the same problem. I would randomly go and put in my address only to be disappointed. Then one night while sitting at work I put it in and all the sudden it said it was available. Funny thing is i put in my inlaws address (next door) and it was not available. I put in other addresses nearby and it seems mine was the only one available in the whole area. Anyway I've got it now but I live on the fringe of the towers area I guess. My speed is not great but it does ok for downloading updates on my ps5 and for watching Netflix and stuff like that. Don't even try to play a game online though. 100-300 ping. Considering putting an external antenna on it or going some other route
Everyone join me and please hit the 👍 ‘like’ button for Nater and this community effort of home cellular network. 😎💯💪
@lakedays3708 thank you! 😀
Thanks 👍🏻
I use Visible and a 5G 📱 running Android 14 using Ethernet Tethering, take the 📱 anywhere and unlimited data for $25/month
yes, popular method as well. Does it switch to cricket and mint on the fly? 😉
They throttle video speeds.
@Bryan-Hensley I get 9 Mbps thru VPNs thru Visible. That's more than enough to stream 1080p.
@@Bryan-HensleyOnly on the new plans
good shit