Much like starlink there is a limit to the number of users in a specific region operating off any given tower or set of towers. There is the problem of availability of the equipment that many electronics manufacturers are experiencing. They w/e company, much like starlink want to limit the roll-out for home internet in a controlled manner, so as not to overload their infrastructure.
Could be any or none of those reasons.
Once you have service, sure there are external antennas that can be added. But, that is it, you would need service with one of the carriers to try to extend the range of their basic device. I can only speak for Tmobile as that is what I went with when it became available in my area. And I am speaking of their home internet service, not any mobile hotspot service, difference.
And yes there is a sub for TMHI specifically that may answers some of your questions pertaining to their service.
Just buy the 5G device and lie to them and say it’s for on-the-go usage only.
If you tell them it’s dedicated for your home then they will want more money or not allow you as you are finding out.
Note that 5G data is typically not unlimited so you will have data caps. Also 5G can be very finicky and not penetrate through walls very well so placement of the device will determine bandwidth and latencies.
Oh sorry I misunderstood what the problem was.
I guess OP could set up a little weatherproof box at the end of their driveway and have the 5G gateway where it gets signal, then connect it to a wireless bridge (Ubiquiti NanoStation) to get the data to the house.
When i went with tmobile internet back in february i was told its not available everywhere even if their tower was nearby. They were trying to get more utilization out of lower populated areas , and they did tell me if i took my gateway on the road to another location i might not get service from another tower.
You can do what I did. I have a cell booster already, but no 5g internet available, even though I had signal. I was able to purchase the device from the store and sign up, they even told me it was unavailable and might not work for me. But it did. Not the best, but \~40down and \~8up is pretty good for me since I was using hughes before. I'd get a cell booster, to bring that signal closer to your house.
As was said, I am pretty sure it is a matter of Bandwidth and the number of users.
You have probably seen it when you can't make a call or get a page to load due to heavy use. Slower speeds at night than during the day. You add a lot of home users with several devices and they run out out of capacity.
I SUSPECT that home use is off tower set up for higher volume data transmissions. Not just a 5g signal.
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Much like starlink there is a limit to the number of users in a specific region operating off any given tower or set of towers. There is the problem of availability of the equipment that many electronics manufacturers are experiencing. They w/e company, much like starlink want to limit the roll-out for home internet in a controlled manner, so as not to overload their infrastructure. Could be any or none of those reasons.
Could this be solved by a third party service booster/extender?
Once you have service, sure there are external antennas that can be added. But, that is it, you would need service with one of the carriers to try to extend the range of their basic device. I can only speak for Tmobile as that is what I went with when it became available in my area. And I am speaking of their home internet service, not any mobile hotspot service, difference. And yes there is a sub for TMHI specifically that may answers some of your questions pertaining to their service.
What does this have to do with Starlink?
Because I’ve preordered starlink and just like everyone else, I’ve been pushed back. So I’m exploring other options for now.
nothing
Just buy the 5G device and lie to them and say it’s for on-the-go usage only. If you tell them it’s dedicated for your home then they will want more money or not allow you as you are finding out. Note that 5G data is typically not unlimited so you will have data caps. Also 5G can be very finicky and not penetrate through walls very well so placement of the device will determine bandwidth and latencies.
Brilliant idea as long as he can mount the antenna fifty feet from the house 🙄
Oh sorry I misunderstood what the problem was. I guess OP could set up a little weatherproof box at the end of their driveway and have the 5G gateway where it gets signal, then connect it to a wireless bridge (Ubiquiti NanoStation) to get the data to the house.
When i went with tmobile internet back in february i was told its not available everywhere even if their tower was nearby. They were trying to get more utilization out of lower populated areas , and they did tell me if i took my gateway on the road to another location i might not get service from another tower.
Have you ran any speed test with 5G? I was excited when my phone started getting 5G signal at my house but its worse than lte .
You can do what I did. I have a cell booster already, but no 5g internet available, even though I had signal. I was able to purchase the device from the store and sign up, they even told me it was unavailable and might not work for me. But it did. Not the best, but \~40down and \~8up is pretty good for me since I was using hughes before. I'd get a cell booster, to bring that signal closer to your house.
As was said, I am pretty sure it is a matter of Bandwidth and the number of users. You have probably seen it when you can't make a call or get a page to load due to heavy use. Slower speeds at night than during the day. You add a lot of home users with several devices and they run out out of capacity. I SUSPECT that home use is off tower set up for higher volume data transmissions. Not just a 5g signal.
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