the thing people don't know is that 5g uses very little power to connect to. should be interesting around late 2019 when we all start seeing it around... why i'm waiting to upgrade my samsung s9!
Hope Netgear makes a dockable station with upgraded antenna's and AC power hookups like they did with the 781S modems. Netgear even made a wired modem/router combo unit with built in LTE but ATT refuses to certify it fearing their customers would use too much data. 5G finally brings the latency down to competitive gaming levels.
AT&T used a ZTE branded LTE router. Its called the AT&T Wireless Internet or model number ZTE MF279. This was also allowed on their unlimited plan and even one of the launch devices for the 2017 Unlimited Plus plan that allowed unlimited mobile hotspots and fixed LTE home phone/internet hubs. I have this plan and device and have used over 2TB in a month without any issues. Its been my home internet since 2017. Speeds in my area are 70-100m so no issues here. So no it has nothing to do with customers and fearing their data use. They already had one certified and is still available to buy even today. Just not on the unlimited plan anymore. Please make sure you check your facts before posting......because you didn't post one.
AT&T used a ZTE branded LTE router. Its called the AT&T Wireless Internet or model number ZTE MF279. This was also allowed on their unlimited plan and even one of the launch devices for the 2017 Unlimited Plus plan that allowed unlimited mobile hotspots and fixed LTE home phone/internet hubs. I have this plan and device and have used over 2TB in a month without any issues. Its been my home internet since 2017. Speeds in my area are 70-100m so no issues here. So no it has nothing to do with customers and fearing their data use. They already had one certified and is still available to buy even today. Just not on the unlimited plan anymore. Please make sure you check your facts before posting......because you didn't post one.
Who cares what AT&T has "certified"? They're a GSM provider, all of their networks use standard SIMs and support any technically compatible devices. Just buy one and put your SIM in.
It's the CDMA carriers (Verizon, Sprint, US Cellular, etc) that are able to refuse devices, and even there thanks to LTE it's only relevant to 3G fallback. I'm not aware of any nontechnical compatibility concerns, if your device supports the right bands it should work on any major carrier.
Isn't 5G really bad at pushing signals through buildings and rather short on overall range? I don't see a lot of practical use for 5G in its current form since the majority of the time any given cellular modem is going to be operating at much lower bandwidth for the time being even if there are towers that support 5G in range. Early adopters are, as usual, going to help fund the network build out and further development of the technology while they fruitlessly chase performance they can't actually get.
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austinsguitar - Monday, December 10, 2018 - link
the thing people don't know is that 5g uses very little power to connect to. should be interesting around late 2019 when we all start seeing it around... why i'm waiting to upgrade my samsung s9!Kamus - Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - link
i'll give you 250 for your S9 if it's in good condition bro :Paustinsguitar - Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - link
:p perfect even with the original box. but im still waiting buddy.Morawka - Monday, December 10, 2018 - link
Hope Netgear makes a dockable station with upgraded antenna's and AC power hookups like they did with the 781S modems. Netgear even made a wired modem/router combo unit with built in LTE but ATT refuses to certify it fearing their customers would use too much data. 5G finally brings the latency down to competitive gaming levels.Schecter1989 - Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - link
Lol......NOT.AT&T used a ZTE branded LTE router. Its called the AT&T Wireless Internet or model number ZTE MF279. This was also allowed on their unlimited plan and even one of the launch devices for the 2017 Unlimited Plus plan that allowed unlimited mobile hotspots and fixed LTE home phone/internet hubs. I have this plan and device and have used over 2TB in a month without any issues. Its been my home internet since 2017. Speeds in my area are 70-100m so no issues here. So no it has nothing to do with customers and fearing their data use. They already had one certified and is still available to buy even today. Just not on the unlimited plan anymore. Please make sure you check your facts before posting......because you didn't post one.
Schecter1989 - Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - link
Lol......NOT.AT&T used a ZTE branded LTE router. Its called the AT&T Wireless Internet or model number ZTE MF279. This was also allowed on their unlimited plan and even one of the launch devices for the 2017 Unlimited Plus plan that allowed unlimited mobile hotspots and fixed LTE home phone/internet hubs. I have this plan and device and have used over 2TB in a month without any issues. Its been my home internet since 2017. Speeds in my area are 70-100m so no issues here. So no it has nothing to do with customers and fearing their data use. They already had one certified and is still available to buy even today. Just not on the unlimited plan anymore. Please make sure you check your facts before posting......because you didn't post one.
wolrah - Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - link
Who cares what AT&T has "certified"? They're a GSM provider, all of their networks use standard SIMs and support any technically compatible devices. Just buy one and put your SIM in.It's the CDMA carriers (Verizon, Sprint, US Cellular, etc) that are able to refuse devices, and even there thanks to LTE it's only relevant to 3G fallback. I'm not aware of any nontechnical compatibility concerns, if your device supports the right bands it should work on any major carrier.
PeachNCream - Tuesday, December 11, 2018 - link
Isn't 5G really bad at pushing signals through buildings and rather short on overall range? I don't see a lot of practical use for 5G in its current form since the majority of the time any given cellular modem is going to be operating at much lower bandwidth for the time being even if there are towers that support 5G in range. Early adopters are, as usual, going to help fund the network build out and further development of the technology while they fruitlessly chase performance they can't actually get.