So much more affordable than other options out there. And you literally plug it in and tap a few buttons on the mobile app to configure it. No shady backdoor grandfathered plans you share with people you don't know, or other devices you actually have to buy in order to use. We pay $50 flat monthly and when we're done in a few months and head south of the border again we'll ship the device back to T-Mobile and pick up a new one next spring when we come back to the US. So simple.
Great to hear! We've had very few times where it did not work. But where we were in those times, nothing short of the $650 Starlink Device + $135/month would have given us access. We're happy for sure.
We never had an issue as long as we had service. But as it is based on cellular service, most places have been covered. We actually opted for Starlink in Mexico and have since returned this device.
I had the unit once at my house, my home internet was a bit better, but I am getting an RV and will be traveling, so I think I'm gonna get it again. The question is, would a booster even give it a better single if you put one in your RV?
Not sure if the booster would work. Our experience with boosters was ho-hum so we do not currently have one to test. But it is based on cell service so in theory it will boost the same as a cell phone would wherever you go.
So do you think it would work at home and then if we do some traveling and take it with us? Instead of paying high cost internet from our cable company?
It depends on the T-mobile coverage at your home. You can check their coverage map, which is pretty extensive. If there is coverage at home, it will work there as well as on the road. There's no prioritizing a "home area." It was intended for rural Americans to have access to high speed internet at home. But it has worked great most places we have traveled and see no reason why it wouldn't work at your home. You can always give it a try and send it back if it doesn't work - no upfront costs or equipment!
Nope. Our speed check is a simple up/down. Can we upload a video on RUclips or not? We've only had a few places, very random and mostly isolated (deep in Utah dirt roads and in a remote part of South Dakota) where speeds did not suffice for uploading videos. Other channels can help you on the tech specs. The coverage map for T-Mobile is spectacular so even when we haven't had the ability to upload videos, we've typically still been able to work online and stream Netflix.
Great info, been a bit skeptical of getting this, definitely will. Thanks!
So much more affordable than other options out there. And you literally plug it in and tap a few buttons on the mobile app to configure it. No shady backdoor grandfathered plans you share with people you don't know, or other devices you actually have to buy in order to use. We pay $50 flat monthly and when we're done in a few months and head south of the border again we'll ship the device back to T-Mobile and pick up a new one next spring when we come back to the US. So simple.
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Great info. Our friends have the T-Mobile and love it
Great to hear! We've had very few times where it did not work. But where we were in those times, nothing short of the $650 Starlink Device + $135/month would have given us access. We're happy for sure.
Hello, have you encountered any issues?
Does it work in Mexico
We never had an issue as long as we had service. But as it is based on cellular service, most places have been covered. We actually opted for Starlink in Mexico and have since returned this device.
Do you have a link or source that shows T-Mobile has announced that this is now mobile?
No, sorry. We recently traded up for Starlink so we’re not sure what they do now
I had the unit once at my house, my home internet was a bit better, but I am getting an RV and will be traveling, so I think I'm gonna get it again. The question is, would a booster even give it a better single if you put one in your RV?
Not sure if the booster would work. Our experience with boosters was ho-hum so we do not currently have one to test. But it is based on cell service so in theory it will boost the same as a cell phone would wherever you go.
do you have your phone service through T-mobile also?
No, over the years we learned to diversify. We have ATT for phones.
So do you think it would work at home and then if we do some traveling and take it with us? Instead of paying high cost internet from our cable company?
It depends on the T-mobile coverage at your home. You can check their coverage map, which is pretty extensive. If there is coverage at home, it will work there as well as on the road. There's no prioritizing a "home area." It was intended for rural Americans to have access to high speed internet at home. But it has worked great most places we have traveled and see no reason why it wouldn't work at your home. You can always give it a try and send it back if it doesn't work - no upfront costs or equipment!
Did you do a speed test to check your up/down speeds?
Nope. Our speed check is a simple up/down. Can we upload a video on RUclips or not? We've only had a few places, very random and mostly isolated (deep in Utah dirt roads and in a remote part of South Dakota) where speeds did not suffice for uploading videos. Other channels can help you on the tech specs. The coverage map for T-Mobile is spectacular so even when we haven't had the ability to upload videos, we've typically still been able to work online and stream Netflix.
Visible Wireless $25 unlimited hotspot
Speeds are capped unless you buy equipment and more complicated setup.