What are /r/ATT's favorite Products & Services?

From 3.5 billion Reddit comments

Engineers in a lab, I'm sure. Regular consumers might have the bandwidth for it, but there are many factors influencing actual data rates, including backhaul, usage, device capabilities, etc. This is probably about as fast as it gets right now: (B66+B46+B46+B46+B4) https://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/4988720048

From what I've read on rvmobileinternet, Reddit and Howard Forums, there's basically 4 ways the carriers sniff this out:
1. The phone asks the carrier network if tethering is allowed
2. The carriers sniff user agent headers
3. The carriers measure the TTL's
4. Top 1% of data usage invites an account audit
 
It's confirmed that T-Mobile uses all four, but AT&T didn't use any of them except the first. The first is implemented on the firmware level, so rooting a phone or using an international phone that doesn't check carrier provisioning will bypass it. 99% of users will not get past this check. Putting a sim card in a hotspot that allows editing of APN settings is a physical bypass for the check.
 
#2 and #3 is T-Mobile's blanket way of dealing with people who get past #1. If your user agents don't match a smartphone, it will lead to an audit. Using TTL is controversial since not all devices have the same TTL as an Android/iPhone, but they still use it in conjunction with user agent strings. A VPN will encrypt data and that includes user agent strings, but WON'T change the TTL, so using a VPN to bypass this won't help if you don't also change the TTL. Carriers know the common VPN IPs so don't think you can use NordVPN or PIA to get around this, but an obscure or custom VPN might avoid scrutiny for a while.
 
#4 happens because the only cases where you actually reach the top 1% of users is if you're reselling service, or sharing your jailbroken phone with your entire neighborhood for wifi. That is a gross TOS violation and would certainly lead to the harshest penalties from the carrier.

What kind of pricing are you finding on an 8? If it's too low, it's doubly fishy.

NEW THOUGHT: Are you on postpaid AND on unlimited plus? (choice might work, but unlimited might be enough)

• Try calling 611 and ask for retention and see if you can get a discounted contract on one (yes, I said contract). https://slickdeals.net/f/11544159-iphone-8-for-250-with-call-to-att-loyalty-with-2-year-contract-ymmv

$399 for 256GB iPhone 8...

I'm back on iPhone after being on Android for almost 10 years and I agree that the visual voicemail situation is abysmal on android compared to Apple. If you’re willing to try a third party app then I found that the YouMail app in the play store actually works really well as far as transcribing voicemails. There is a free tier, and you can try it out and see what you think. You don’t have to start paying unless you get a lot of voicemails every month.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.youmail.android.vvm&hl=en_US&gl=US

Maybe just get an outdoor cable enclosure from Amazon and cover the unsightly part.

https://www.amazon.com/OUTDOOR-CABLETEK-ENCLOSURE-UTILITY-CABLE/dp/B00BMVV758

Probably so. Even though AT&T hasn't done a good job of advertising it, it's active on a large part of the network.

Since you're on android, I've heard pretty good things about an app called LTE Discovery. It lets you see what bands are being aggregated. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery&hl=en

Now I'll just sit over here and cry with my iPhone and its extremely limited (and outdated) field test mode T_T

Can you install Google’s phone app? It has built in spam protection (if enabled). https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.dialer&hl=en_US&gl=US You might have to change it to the default dialer if Samsung lets you (maybe other Samsung users can chime in).

1 GBR 2 100ms 10−2 Conversational Voice

2 GBR 4 150ms 10−3 Conversational Video (Live Streaming)

3 GBR 3 50ms 10−3 Real Time Gaming, V2X messages

4 GBR 5 300ms 10−6 Non-Conversational Video (Buffered Streaming)

Unplug the fiber from the SFP module carefully. Plug it into the back of this and order this to the length you believe you need. Plug the new fiber into the plate and the SFP module and plug the module back into the BGW320.

A new SIM will almost always be $5 at a store - the size you'd want for the S8 is a "nano SIM" - Amazon and other places even have adapters to use a nano SIM in a micro SIM slot (what the S4 has), so if you kept both as nano SIMs, an inexpensive SIM adapter could offer some flexibility: https://www.amazon.com/SIM-Card-Adapter-Nano-Micro/dp/B00R25GJJW

SIM-locking is to a carrier, not a line, so you can swap as much as you'd like with any AT&T-locked (or unlocked) device and they'll just work.

The only exception would be MetroPCS who matches the SIM to the device in their system and you have to call if you're going to change to another.

You'll need this fiber tip

https://www.discount-low-voltage.com/Connectivity/AFL-Fiber-Connector/FAST-SC-SMA-6

And a fiber kit with stripper and cleaver

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075NK55KZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_mQQqFb2BRPQ3D

Strip back the jacket to the fiber about an inch and the coating on the actual fiber then cleave it at 10.5, then get quick connect line it up and push till the fober touches the front part of tip and pinch the plastic holding the tip to perform the "quick connect". Test light level and it should be higher than -27db

Video stream limits are done several ways. The first is by server. AT&T detects that you're receiving data from a server that is known to host Netflix content. It caps the flow of data from this server at 1.5 Mbps. The content which is Variable Bitrate, will lower its bitrate down to 1.5 Mbps, giving you approx. 480p

The other way is for non-encryped (HTTPS) streams. AT&T detects variable bitrate stream. Caps the stream at 1.5 Mbps. Again, you get 480p.

The solution to video resolution caps on all providers: A VPN.

A VPN prevents AT&T from knowing what it is that you're downloading. If they don't know that you're streaming a video, they can't limit the resolution.

I've had good experience with NordVPN. I pay about $3/mo and have it installed on both my phones, computers, and my Firestick.

>Is there any plans that does not limit videos to 1.5mbps? I see this limit on both unlimited plans.

The highest tier plan, Unlimited &More℠ Premium does not cap to 480p. Officially, it caps to 1080p, but I don't think there's any limit actually enforced. There isn't a limit on my older grandfathered Unlimited Plus, and that one also says it caps to 1080p.

> From what I've read on rvmobileinternet, Reddit and Howard Forums, there's basically 4 ways the carriers sniff this out: > 1. The phone asks the carrier network if tethering is allowed > 2. The carriers sniff user agent headers > 3. The carriers measure the TTL's > 4. Top 1% of data usage invites an account audit >
> It's confirmed that T-Mobile uses all four, but AT&T didn't use any of them except the first. The first is implemented on the firmware level, so rooting a phone or using an international phone that doesn't check carrier provisioning will bypass it. 99% of users will not get past this check. Putting a sim card in a hotspot that allows editing of APN settings is a physical bypass for the check. >
> 2 and #3 is T-Mobile's blanket way of dealing with people who get past #1. If your user agents don't match a smartphone, it will lead to an audit. Using TTL is controversial since not all devices have the same TTL as an Android/iPhone, but they still use it in conjunction with user agent strings. A VPN will encrypt data and that includes user agent strings, but WON'T change the TTL, so using a VPN to bypass this won't help if you don't also change the TTL. Carriers know the common VPN IPs so don't think you can use NordVPN or PIA to get around this, but an obscure or custom VPN might avoid scrutiny for a while. >
> 4 happens because the only cases where you actually reach the top 1% of users is if you're reselling service, or sharing your jailbroken phone with your entire neighborhood for wifi. That is a gross TOS violation and would certainly lead to the harshest penalties from the carrier.

Thanks for the comprehensive response!

San Antonio here (78213); Netflix went to a pretty atrocious bitrate; if I went to fast.com, speedtest was 1.8Mbps (oof), but if I went to speedtest.net, it was sending me to a server in Victoria, TX (and gave me ~400Mbps). If I manually set it to Sprint in San Antonio, it dropped down to ~2Mbps again.

As I type this, I am seeing on fast.com:

9.8 Mbps

Earlier, I did see it pop up to 40Mbps, then crash back down to 2Mbps again; uploads were 200-400Mbps the entire time, so it's only downloads. It feels like something is wrong in the routing or is congested.

Edit: Tried speedtest.net again, and it auto-selected the local San Antonio server on it's own and speeds are back up now as well:

Speedtest by Ookla

Server: Sprint - San Antonio, TX (id = 11209) ISP: AT&T Internet Services Latency: 12.79 ms (0.25 ms jitter) Download: 672.54 Mbps (data used: 726.5 MB)
Upload: 911.75 Mbps (data used: 1.1 GB)
Packet Loss: 0.0% Result URL: https://www.speedtest.net/result/c/495fb14a-b104-4c4c-8005-dc24e3e6926e

Have you done the whole “off and on again“ routine.

On postpaid when I disabled SS, I had to put the phone on airplane mode for about 5 minutes and then it worked. (Fast.com matched Speedtest.net, HD streams, etc.).

What is the model number on that iPhone? (The Axxx number). Because certain unlocked iPhones will be able to use VOLTE and WiFi calling no problem.

V20 is a sweet device. The ATT version is a bit pricier but it has FM radio unlock the others. Whether this is something you desire or not, not sure. But it's something ATT actually wanted from LG.

You can use any GoPhone on a postpaid plan. Unlike Sprint and Verizon you don't have to wait 6 months and get prepaid service. It'll work out of the package. The Galaxy Express Prime is nice but if she doesn't care about the device then there are some other suitable options that are great.

The Express 3 is good for everyday usage. It's low end on specs but you can get a certified like-new one for 40 bucks. Well worth it. The ZTE ZMAX2 is probably the best GoPhone over the last couple of years. Too bad it's discontinued. 5.5" screen, 2GB RAM, SD410 and 16GB storage. The Express Prime is nice too but it's a bit slow because Exynos 3 series isn't all that snappy. If you're spending $130 then spend the extra 20 dollars for this:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/AT-T-Huawei-Ascend-XT-Prepaid-Smartphone/54306979

It's a Wal-Mart exclusive. Very nice device really. SD616 and 2GB of RAM. Good performance in that price range. I guess it all depends on what she wants. For basic smartphone get one of the devices under 60-70 bucks. Phoenix 2, Express 3, ZTE Maven 2, Alcatel Allura...Otherwise if you're spending the extra cash get the Ascend XT. Won't be disappointed with it's performance.

I'm on Unlimited plus postpaid and experiencing the same thing here in SW MO. Fast.com bursts to 100s for a few seconds then quickly throttles down to 10 Mbps. Toggling stream saver doesn't do anything, and when stream saver is on it immediately throttles to 1.5-3.4 Mbps constantly instead throttling to 10 Mbps.

Google Voice has been getting maintenance updates for the last year or so and with it being at the core of Google Fi, its not going anywhere. release history: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-voice/google-voice-5-5-173324196-release/

To put it in one word, speed. iOS 12 has been an extreme performance boost from opening the camera to day to day use. The “appearance” of iOS is probably being refreshed in iOS 13.

The performance boosts are really felt on older devices then anything. New features that are notable: FaceTime up to 32 (but this was working but is being delayed), Photos app improvement with search being redone completely, grouped notifications!!!!!!, Animoji (new, one that you can make look like anything, and shows tongues), (the best feature in my mind is this: when you get sent a 2factor auth text, iOS will show it in a predictive text suggestion so you don’t have to switch apps!!!!), shortcuts to tell Siri to do new things and it’s customizable, Waze and GMaps on CarPlay!!, Stocks and Voice Memos redone,

See here for more. https://www.apple.com/ios/ios-12-preview/features/

Well, stream saver just throttles your video down to 480P so it DOES save data but it may not be as much as you hope depending on usage.

You can test if StreamSaver is on by going to this link.

1-2 Mb/s will mean it's working.

I agree that there is no way AT&T could charge a VoIP call as an international cellular call. But I think you are mistaken regarding WhatsApp being able to make cellular voice calls.

WhatsApp's terms of Service ( https://www.whatsapp.com/legal/#terms-of-service ) do not say anything about WhatsApp calls falling back to cellular voice.

The WhatsApp FAQ ( https://faq.whatsapp.com/en/android/28000016 ) says

"Voice Calling lets you call your contacts using WhatsApp for free, even if they’re in another country. Voice calling uses your phone’s Internet connection rather than your cellular plan’s voice minutes. Data charges may apply."

The only plausible explanation is user error. Someone thought they were using WhatsApp to place a call, but they were actually using the phone's dialer app.

Eh... I usually stay away from cheap power bricks. Half the time they don't have the amperage capability advertised. Especially for that cheap and a 2-pack. Personally I prefer Anker because I've always used them and never had issues.

Quick Amazon search and I found this one that's similar to the one I have: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerPort-Compatible-Qualcomm-Certified/dp/B077HFFLMS/ref=sr\_1\_1?dchild=1&keywords=anker+qualcomm+quick+charge+3.0&qid=1621439644&sr=8-1

Like this one?

weBoost Home 4G (470101) Indoor Cell Phone Signal Booster for Home and Office - Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint - Supports 1,500 Square Foot Area https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RHMFQSA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_YNkiFb7F08WFS

Looks like you might already be up to it. This would work great for you.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FN3N1W3/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00N2RO63U&linkCode=as2&tag=mrmonmus08d-20&linkId=2JMSRUDWOSUMPWS4&th=1

Get two of these, put one one on your roof and one on your neighbors.

Are you going to get 1Gbps? No, but you'll definitely get a VERY usable speed.

Problem 1: This technically violates rules...don't put 5 neighbors on one neighbor's plan, have another neighbor become a Access point if more neighbors need help ..the only way AT&T finds out is if the usage is insanely high but this idea should solve that.

Problem 2: Upfront cost and hassle

​

Let me know what you think or what questions you have.

I'm using a company called Private Tunnel; I tried Private Internet Access (PIA) first because that's who I used to pay for service, but it didn't work and the local servers were way too slow to support online gaming. I have found Private Tunnel's local servers to be fast and really good latency-wise as well; I play Splatoon and Mario Kart on my Switch and have had zero connectivity issues routing through their tunnel.

The Nighthawk is really funky; you have to configure it in a certain way and boot it up in a certain way in order for it to stay on and stable. What I've had to do is leave IP Passthrough disabled and just allow it to operate as a router; I have wireless disabled manually and the Nighthawk is plugged into my R1900 via the Ethernet port. When I first turn the Nighthawk on I don't have the Ethernet cable plugged in, however; you have to plug it in after it's powered up and connected to LTE or it will often go into a reboot cycle over and over again. Same if you have wifi enabled on it while it's plugged in via Ethernet; I haven't been able to get IP Passthrough working at all.

A lot of people around the net have been complaining about the issues with the M1; they have released some firmware updates but it's still really sensitive. The way I have it running now, however, it stays on more-or-less 24/7 so I pretty much just leave it alone.

The only thing I know of is the AT&T Mark the Spot app, and from what I've heard of, using it can be a hit or miss:

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/at-t-mark-the-spot/id338307313?mt=8

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.android.markthespot&hl=en

I would check on the Slickdeals threads on this.

https://slickdeals.net/f/12065943-ymmv-at-t-2-year-agreement-pricing-iphone-xs-64gb-549-iphone-xs-256gb-699

If others are getting it for lower prices, call back and ask for the lower price.

iOS doesn't allow low access so you'll have to use field mode to find your bands

This might help you. http://osxdaily.com/2018/05/02/use-field-test-mode-iphone-x-ios/

Edit: after researching this, unless you your phone is jail broken, you won't be able to lock out any bands. Sorry

If you want the 7gb I believe the 5th is the last day. ~~The 7 gb would lower your bill about $15 a month~~ would leave your bill the same price. Your plan itself currently runs $90, and the 7 gb plan is $75 for the plan and $15 for your line. Assuming you dont have a discount for your place of employment they cost the same. and give you the ability to tether. I would suggest going to it as its only temporarily offered and going to a lower plan if you deem fit after seeing your usage while using it to tether as they will still be offered.

Also, the fcc rulings do not affect At&t's ability to throttle. See #3.

I didn't do it this morning, but this is my latest speedtest results while in incognito:

https://www.speedtest.net/result/9793555473.png

Not too bad, but not where we want to be for hardwired to my gaming PC with a CAT6 ethernet cable.

I finally started a conversation with a rep on Twitter, so hopefully something comes out of that.

I don't work for AT&T. Go to slickdeals and see how those people got the offer.

https://slickdeals.net/f/11390051-at-t-loyalty-samsung-s9-s9-325-425-2yr-contract-required-no-trade-in-ymmv

https://slickdeals.net/f/11544159-iphone-8-for-250-with-call-to-att-loyalty-with-2-year-contract-ymmv

There are other threads on this there, but those are the first 2 I hit on.

>https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.att.com

That's a whine report. Your neglecting a fair review of a service. How about asking all customers how there service is. Not just the ones who want to complain.

Before you do anything with AT&T, talk to Apple. See if you're eligible for the iPhone 5 battery replacement program. If you aren't, go into your nearest Apple store and ask for advice.

somebody in slickdeals is saying I can't. "I don't think you can, something in their system that initiates the credits is tied to the NEXT on the Buy One phone, at least that's what I've seen reported on reddit threads and elsewhere.... once the credits start you can pay off the balance. " https://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?p=107685743&postcount=7

It's pretty simple. They support the same bands for AT&T; in fact the G5S Plus supports more than the Le Pro 3, adding Band 66. The Le Pro 3 only has the basic 2,4,5,12/17. Theoretically, the Motorola should be faster, but it isn't, and here's why:

• The Le Pro 3 has a CAT (Category) 12 modem, which means it is capable of up to 600 DL/150 UL Mbps. It can also do 3xCA, which means it can use 3 LTE bands together at once. Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/leeco_le_pro3-8344.php

• The Motorola G5S Plus only has a CAT 7 modem, which means it can reach up to 300 DL/150 UL Mbps. Now, that part isn't so important, because you're not going to hit those speeds realistically. The biggest, most important differentiator is that the Motorola G5S Plus can only do 2xCA. Source: https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_g5s_plus-8699.php#xt1806

H+ is HSPA+ not HSDPA. HSDPA has been around since I had the iPhone 3G. It's (H+) what T-Mobile famously called 4G, with AT&T mocking them and then joining with T-Mobile in calling it 4G. It is not LTE. H is HSDPA. 3G is UMTS.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176545

Check it; no LTE support. Only 3.9G.

https://www.groupon.com/pages/groupon-deal-images-gg-n9000

Note how they say Cat 4 LTE, but they did not list LTE bands.

Whoever at AT&T said it was "lower level LTE" is an idiot. Sorry bro, remember to check the model names closely. I really hate how there are like 50 different variants on Samsung phones... I had an issue with my unlocked Moto X, when I went to get an AT&T SIM it would only work on HSPA+ and not LTE- it turns out that the phone wasn't listed as an LTE phone on AT&T's end. If you feel like it, you could have them register an LTE phone on your line from one of their demo phones. That way AT&T thinks your phone is LTE capable and enables it but I don't think the hardware is there for LTE support.

I got about the same speeds in Conesville, New York a few weeks ago.

Conesville is where hillbillies are talking about when they say "the sticks." But I've noticed a lot of new towers in rural New York in general, presumably as a result of the continuing FirstNet buildout.

Sony phones won't sell officially through att.com since they don't support FirstNet (B14), WCS (B30) or sub-6 5G (n5).

You can check network compatibility on kimovil.

Oh wow, found this website that shows each wireless network and their compatilbities based on network bands... https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-huawei-mate-20-pro

It only works for Fast.com. If you see in app settings, the 1.1.1.1 app now blocks Netflix and most other popular VODs on Android (and probably iOS too).

Theoretically it will work for streaming in-browser. Good luck with that. /s

Worked for awhile, but they want you to pay.

So here's the deal...lots of factors determine your speed, between mobile data connections and home internet connections alike. The speed of the device you are on, network conditions, what WiFi you are on, what router you are using. That being said, most companies guarantee the speed to their hub. Also, that's technically speaking what they are selling you. But that's hardwired, with "perfect" network conditions. Most businesses pay for slower internet but a guarantee it will also be that max locked speed up and down.

​

My Verizon Fios connection to their hub (by using their speedtest) is about 980 down and 850 up and I pay for their Gigabit plan. This is a hardwired desktop computer, running their speedtest, through a router that can support gigabit all around. Verizon's speedtest on my iPhone X in the same room as the router on 5G maxes out at 450 down and 350 up. And then if I go use something like fast.com (which I recommend for decently accurate speed tests) on that same Wifi I get 400 down max and 300 up. Wifi will never be as fast as hardwired, and then you are also relying on the servers you are connecting to...

​

This is not in defense of AT&T, this is just in defense of people getting upset at not getting what's advertised, but you have to understand many different factors come in to play.

Likely the network was downsampling/throttling you to 1080p because the tower you were using was hitting close to its edge speed. Your tower at home is not saturated, so the network is treating it like deprioritized content - playing a full speed.

Again, best way to A/B test would be to have a known-good VPN that works well with AT&T, at the times you are getting <3 Mbps from Fast.com, but good speeds from Speedtest. Then fire up the VPN and see if that changes. If it does, it's likely due to AT&T downsampling/throttling video.

Looks like the tower you’re connected to also puts out band 2 which is way better than band 12.

If you download the Samsung Band Selection app, you can force it to connect to band 2 instead.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ray.samsungbandselection&amp;hl=en_US&amp;gl=US

You could download something like Cloudflare’s dns app and then they cannot throttle you based off what content you use.

Or a normal VPN like NordVPN can do the trick, too.

There are literally millions spent daily advertising VPNs on television. NordVPN, Norton 360, etc.

> I would not recommend the unlimited starter to anyone under the age of 40.

Younger people tend to be more technologically informed. Tapping a button to start a VPN is rather pain free.

> literally the first sentence on your last comment is misinformation.

We’ll never agree.

QCI 1 is VOLTE/3G voice/VONR and is guaranteed. QCI 2 is VCOLTE(Video-Call-Over-LTE). QCI 3 is Real Time Gaming, I'm not 100% sure what defines that though. QCI 4 is Non voice based Buffered Streams.

You can learn the rest here-

Just something she had at the store. So she just took her scanner and scanned the IMEI thing that was just sitting on the table looked like it had 3 barcodes and she scanned one and then scanned her tablet with my line pulled up and it changed my IMEI. I then restarted my phone and now had the VOLTE logo in my notification bar which I didn't have before.I made a test call with the Network mode app open and noticed that it now stayed on LTE when the call was made unlike before where it would drop down to UMTS or whatever. I'd assume the universal one would also work on Samsung phones but either way they have one that only works on galaxy devices.

Network mode universal https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ljh.networkmode

Network mode Samsung

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ljh.networkmodesamsung

>. Prepaid doesn’t work with watches either.

Here's an example of what I'm looking at.

Are there any cables there? I don’t see any.

Does the cat5 all go back to the same location? If so, Your router/modem should be installed there. (Depending on the qty of runs and location the router, you may look into using access points for wi-fi tto distribute around the house)

As for coax they may charge you a few bucks to put ends on in the rooms, but it’s super cheap/easy if you want to install yourself. You can ask ATT how much they’d charge. I imagine he will put end on at anyplace he’s installing a cable box to ensure it’s working.

Okay thanks for all that info!

First, in general, if you buy a hotspot from AT&T, it will be locked to AT&T. So, you may want to look elsewhere.

Second, it is not super simple to get unlimited cellular data for a hotspot device. Usually cellular plans that are approved for hotspots are limited data at a higher price. There are some unlimited plans, but they usually are for businesses and/or limited speeds and/or don't allow full usage of the internet.

Therefore, you will need to look into some workarounds to be able to get unlimited data for a hotspot device. Some of these workarounds are not possible yet on the Nighthawk 5G.

There is a very popular plan though that may help you out, it is the $20/month AT&T Postpaid standalone Unlimited iPad/Tablet Data plan. It is completely standalone, so you do not need to switch your phone service from T-Mobile. Here's all the info for this standalone tablet plan. Many people use the Nighthawk M1 with this plan, which is still a great device and you have more flexibility, since it supports the workarounds needed. Additionally, you can buy a refurbished unlocked one from Amazon for around $175.

A great resource for someone like you would be the LTE Hacks Facebook group or forum. The links to these are in the link about the standalone tablet plan above.

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions!

I used something like this. It's nice because I don't have to potentially lose signal quality or have another point of failure and can also run multiple wires through if I needed (sound system, ethernet, etc..)

https://www.amazon.com/C2G-28723-High-Speed-Internet-Meters/dp/B0002J2ANE/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&amp;keywords=CAT5e%2B2-Pair%2BRJ11%2BData%2BCable&amp;qid=1619387062&amp;s=electronics&amp;sr=1-3&amp;th=1

&#x200B;

is this what i am looking for?

The goCoax units are cheaper. https://www.amazon.com/goCoax-Adapter-2-5Gbps-Ethernet-WF-803M/dp/B07XYDG7WN

If that coax run is not being used then you shouldn't have a problem.

Based on your comments about having fiber service and no TV service I cannot imagine any reason that coax run would be in use.

None of us will be answer whether or not the coax run you are considering is physically viable though. Is it cut in the middle somewhere? Is it damaged in anyway?

i had a cat 5e cable and replaced it for a cat8 cable that i just purchased. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q2W1JS1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&amp;psc=1

i still have the 5e cable and it was giving me the same speeds pretty much. before i built the desktop i was plugging the 5e cable into the laptop and was still getting similar low speeds. i just ran a speedtest from ookla on the app on my laptop with wifi and i got 250 down and 225 up. i can try to plug that 5e cable directly to the modem they provided and see if the speeds increase on the app.

I hope that is it that the ont cord that is going into the modem is the problem and then the tech that is coming on monday can make the switch and give me the speeds im paying for.

Here's a link to the sims on Amazon AT&T MicroSim Starter Kit Plus 2FF/3FF Adapter for GoPhone Devices (No Annual Contract) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I1W6FDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ddxOxb9WWDK5T

You can also get them at Best Buy, or any AT&T store. If you go to a corporate AT&T store the Sim is free, just pay for your first month and they'll activate it for you there.

While I haven't used it myself, Netgear does offer their own antenna that I've heard good things about. It's for sale on Amazon and isn't too pricy:

https://www.amazon.com/Netgear-6000450-MIMO-Antenna-Connectors/dp/B00DN3J03O/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1486605194&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=netgear+4g+antenna

Netgear Dc112a smart cradle router.

Netgear DC112A-100NAS AirCard 4G LTE Signal Boosting Smart Cradle Router https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06X3QV7LX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2tcmzbT450E3B

Backordered on Amazon but AT&T also sells it

I use this one and it works well. I bough a used acceptable condition one from amazon warehouse for 100 bucks instead of 350 and it was in perfect condition and works well. Best of all amazon has a great return policy so nothing to lose https://www.amazon.com/weBoost-Phone-Signal-Booster-Apartment/dp/B01B7OPLCE/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1497770313&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr0&amp;keywords=ecoboost+eqo

This is a good modem that supports up to Gigabit speed on Comcast.

&#x200B;

This Asus AC3200 Gigabit wifi router would pair with the modem above really well.

I recommend buying from Amazon for the 30 day return option. I'd try that first before moving to AT&T. Like I said though, I'd move to AT&T fiber in a heartbeat if I could, but this is something you can try for yourself first. Worse case scenario, you can return the Motorola Modem and keep the Asus WiFi router since you can use it with AT&T still.

&#x200B;

EDIT for grammar and spelling. Whoops!

Hey! So, don't trust ATT 5G coverage map, they call 5G Evolution aka LTE+ as 5G. But what you will actually see on your phone is 5G+ - this is a real 5G. Regarding coverage, it's on the back side of the City Hall. I went there first time, no 5G. Came back in 10 minutes - got 5G. So just spend more time there, waiting or maybe rebooting your phone, it should work. Regarding coverage, use this app. It shows 5G coverage in dark blue hexagons. Also, attaching exact location of where I was standing. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rootmetrics https://maps.app.goo.gl/DuerFyjjnx7YVdc99

I would go with this one

It depends on how big your house is, but I would say that if you're living in anything bigger than an apartment or small house, then $100 isn't going to get you anything with WiFi 6.

That being said, here's some stuff:

&#x200B;

The ASUS RT AX56U is a lot of router for the money. It's fast, has 4 Ethernet ports, and two USB ports, and is even compatible with doing a mesh system with other ASUS AI Mesh routers in the future, if you want to eventually go that route.

Ironically Amazon and ebay’s start at 550$ and go up to $700 dollars. You cant make this stuff up lol. I might just bite the bullet and add the line to get it ordered and then cancel the 10GB line after since its only available currently for shipping in the area

Netgear Nighthawk MR1100 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Router (AT&T GSM Unlocked)(Steel Gray) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M5HQQ1P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LWV3EbCTD4BC4

Under the circumstances - do yourself a favor and install a VOIP softphone service on your phone right now. There are hundreds, I don't know your phone, and I use a different service (never tried this one) but here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hushed.release&amp;hl=en

Do know they use Twilio for the backhaul (like mine).

Good luck!

I use CellMapper on a rooted Pixel 3. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper&amp;hl=en_US I use Network Signal Guru to see bandwidth of frequencies, carrier aggregation, and use band locking. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.qtrun.QuickTest&amp;hl=en

I use PrivateTunnel VPN service setup as an OpenVPN client on my router and I can assure you that it does work, and quite well. Not only did it resolve the NAT issue for me, they have servers close enough to me that latency remains low when playing online games that need open NAT (e.g. Splatoon 2).

You can do it, but it costs money and requires some tech know-how. Here’s my setup:

Nighthawk M1 hotspot Nighthawk R7000 router running DD-WRT firmware PrivateTunnel VPN service (about $5 per month)

I setup PrivateTunnel as an OpenVPN client in DD-WRT and used policy-routing to only route my gaming system over the tunnel. It works great; my Nintendo Switch can connect to P2P gaming sessions quickly and without issues. I found PrivateTunnel to be very gaming friendly compared to other services like PIA. I also used to play WoW over my hotspot with a raid team, so anyone who tells you that you can’t game with a hotspot either is in a bad latency area or just doesn’t know what they’re talking about.

EDIT: Accidentally called PrivateTunnel OpenTunnel; have OpenVPN on the brain.

Do you have an Android phone? If so, try running this app called CellMapper while you drive out and around town. With enough data points, it can triangulate cell phone tower locations. It's all crowd-sourced data though, nothing official.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper

Very much liked by /r/tmobile at least.

What if you gave her a "landline" through an Obi202 box ($75 on Amazon) and Anveo for ObiTalk ($7 per month)?

It includes E911 with physical address, and you plug in standard corded or cordless/portable phones into the box.

There isn't much they can do if it is on fact congestion. You can report the issue through their Mark the Spot app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.att.android.markthespot

They'll need a way to alleviate it if it is congestion, but the only way to do that is with more spectrum or better backhaul to the tower.

To isolate variables, is your brother on the same account as you on AT&T?

Most things off amazon will work perfectly for this. Just go with a reputable brand such as Cable Matters, Monoprice, etc.

Ex: https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-Snagless-Shielded-Ethernet/dp/B00HEM6C7C/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=cat-6a%2Bethernet%2Bcable&amp;qid=1669070396&amp;sprefix=cat-6a%2Caps%2C176&amp;sr=8-3&amp;th=1

If you want to believe what AT&T says:

AT&amp;T Maps - Wireless Coverage Map for Voice and Data Coverage from AT&amp;T

In our area you might get 5G if you are in another town. Their coverage is not what they say it is, at lest in rural areas.

You might get a better real life experience here Ookla 5G Map - Tracking 5G Network Rollouts Around the World (speedtest.net)

New discovery. It seems to be a issue based on distance. None of my test servers were in the same state as me as the places I need to send data are all far away, but the speed test sites always used the closest server. Well here is what happens when I force a (single stream) speed test to use a server in the same area one of my test servers is.

https://www.speedtest.net/result/10180133475.png

Try using a VPN, supposedly that will remove the video throttle. Using a VPN, do both an ookla and fast.com test to see what the deal is.

Ookla doesn't own the servers that it's tests are run on.

https://www.speedtest.net/speedtest-servers

https://help.speedtest.net/hc/en-us/articles/360039164793-How-can-I-host-a-Speedtest-server-

But after looking it up, I see that Netflix does own all of the servers they use for fast.com.

> So my router (BGW320) in the speed test tab in diagnostics is showing me getting

That's telling me I'm getting what im supposed to, but it's not being reflected in real world usage, and even if you take away the third party server, I recently dled a game from the Windows Store and was only getting 20MB/s download speeds. With a full 1000Mbps/s connection shouldn't I be getting closer to 5 times that? Granted I will also give you the MS' servers might not be out putting a full 1000/Mbps up, but surely they could handle more than that and my connection isnt cutting it.

Edit: Downloaded the Ookla speed test app and ran it twice. https://www.speedtest.net/my-result/d/c0578210-73af-4acc-916a-a07ea02092e3. Not even getting 300 Mbps

I use Tamper evident tape on my mail trade ins. I wrap the box in several layers of it. Think of it as wrapping paper not as tape. It will make any USPS employee's life hell trying to tamper.

I use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y98TCGW?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_13&amp;amp=&amp;crid=LZPD2GV85I61&amp;amp=&amp;sprefix=tamper+eviden specifically.

It will make a mess when its taken off of the box and your knife or box cutter will get sticky blue pieces on it. It won't come off without a box cutter.

Looks like the kevlar strength member did its job.

It will be fine. If your cat had chewed into the actual fiber in any way your Internet would be down.

I highly suggest getting some raceway to run your cabling through so your cat can't get to it:

https://www.amazon.com/Raceway-Self-Adhesive-Management-Solution-Paintable/dp/B09QKXH8BX/

It's been a while since I've used Android but I found this app.

Not sure if there is a way without downloading an app but perhaps others have suggestions.

You can install Google's Messages app and set that as the default SMS app (as on Pixel, Sony, ...).

Bonus: In this case you will also be able to use their Messages portal to send/receive messages.

No, it is not. It's literally come within the dialer app, similar to iPhone's voicemail.

Now, you can download it from Play Store. But unless your ROM come with it as default dialer, it could have all kinds of incompatibility issue.

A couple of tips:

• Enable Wi-Fi calling. That way you can send/receive calls and texts over a data connection, whether actual Wi-Fi or data provided by a second SIM.
• If you have an Android phone that didn't come with Google's Messages app (e.g., Samsung), install that and make it the default SMS app. Then, enable Chat Features (RCS). After this texts are intercepted by Jibe Mobile, and send/received by your phone over data (again, provided by your 2nd SIM).
• On your primary (AT&T) SIM, disable roaming. This way you won't accidentally fall back to that SIM if your other options are unavailable.

That said, AT&T's Day Pass isn't that expensive - it tops out at $100 per billing cycle for the first line (and $50 for additional lines used on overlapping days). For example, three lines roaming abroad would be max. $200 per billing cycle on AT&T, vs ~$900 on Verizon.

Two wrongs here.

Transcription is available in AT&T's custom VM app. (At least according to the description).

It seems you did not read my original post or see the screenshot? Several non-pixel Android phones (including mine) come with the Google Phone app factory-installed, and support voicemail transcription out of the box.

Sorry if this sounds harsh, but you your statement looks like speculation presented as fact. That's why I asked if you have it on authority that this feature works only on Pixel on AT&T? (It would be very strange since it works on mine on an AT&T MNVO, as the screenshot shows).

Not quite.

• The app needs to be a system app (factory-installed) for the Voicemail feature to be available. If you install it on a Samsung you won't see this; instead there is a dedicated VM app (without such a feature).
• Can you confirm that you get VM in the native phone app on T-Mobile? Last I checked (on a Sony) it failed to activate; instead I had to download the TMO VM app. (That's a little while ago though, and I'm not touching T-Mobile with a long stick anymore). Google Fi is different of course.

I also ran the hidden menu tool a while ago because I wanted the 0011 menu while running Verizon as my primary sim. Does the Samsung band selector app work for you on the June update?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ray.samsungbandselection

>Even if I posted the specific numbers, what proof is that?

By asking this question, you’ve basically shown that

1. You don’t know what Quality of Service Class Identifiers (QCI) are, and
2. You don’t actually have data to back up your claim that Unlimited Extra is lower priority than Elite/Premium, And probably don’t know what you’re talking about.

>So if you're not willing to accept 'one notch better,' how are you going to accept data I give you without a source?

Because if you knew what you were talking about, you’ve be able to provide an actual QCI value fr these plans instead of constantly parroting “It’S DiS MaNy MoRe GoOdEr.” You’d be able to observer actual network priority values with a device running Network Signal Guru.

But if you haven’t measured this yourself and can report a difference - and clearly you haven’t - then you need to stop acting like you have authoritative knowledge of the matter.

Wifi speed is a very, very complicated subject. This site is long winded, but is the most thorough breakdown I've seen.

https://www.duckware.com/tech/wifi-in-the-us.html

2x2 WIFI 5 is good for about 500mbps real-world, under very good conditions.
2x2 WIFI 6 does around 700mbps, but they need to be even more ideal.

Things will slow significantly when you start to involve extenders and longer distances.

There are other variables that can get faster speeds (3x3 or 4x4 clients, 160mhz), but they aren't commonly built into laptops and such, and adapters may be expensive:

https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-PCE-AC88-AC3100-802-11AC-Adapter/dp/B01H9QMOMY

I am not in the US and I dont have a ATT SIM. Do you think it will work if I buy a ATT from amazon and insert it and try to update it ? Something like this,

https://www.amazon.com/Authentic-AT-Standard-Postpaid-Unactivated/dp/B07P98F3YN/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_w=JZXeQ&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.716a1ed9-074f-4780-9325-0019fece3c64&amp;pf_rd_p=716a1ed9-074f-4780-9325-0019fece3c64&amp;pf_rd_r=MQ58S961R83ZP8G3ZA43&amp;pd_rd_wg=jcaFo&amp;pd_rd_r=a305252a-a037-4197-ba24-71772b22f380&amp;ref_=pd_gw_ci_mcx_mr_hp_atf_m

I will still be located outside the United States though

Mullvad and IVPN are my VPNs of choice. You could just change your DNS to something else, as AT&T’s tends to be pure garbage. Cloudflare and Google both offer free DNS if you want to try that route first.

This will do you….

I installed one of these. FYI, you have to redo all your season passes and will have no recordings from the previous internal hard drive.

What do you mean "One gives me LTE for about twenty seconds and it quits. " Does it stay connected with no internet, or does it completely drop it? Also nobody else asked so I am, have you absolutely made sure that you have high speed int. roaming data? Also the one that has LTE and drops what is the MCC/MNC code (a 6 digit number) or Operator Name of it, and the same for the EDGE network that your using? Are you also sure that the LTE problems aren't signal related? I would (if possible) download LTE Discovery it has the MCC/MNC codes, operator names. I know this maybe a mute question, but are you sure that you have VoLTE enabled?

Ohhhh, so with NordVPN, it doesn't matter if I'm using say, the netflix app vs netflix in browser.

IT ALL goes through the VPN and so ATT doesn't throttle that down to Standard Def.

coolio, thanks so much for taking time out of your day to explain that to a pleb.

Without a VPN, AT&T knows the websites and apps you’re going to.

Take Netflix for example. Netflix has a specific server you connect to when you go to . It doesn’t matter if it’s the app or the website. It’s still the same servers, so AT&T knows what to slow down.

With a VPN, everything goes through the VPN. If you used NordVPN, AT&T ONLY knows that you’re connecting to NordVPN’s servers. NordVPN connects to Netflix on your behalf and doesn’t tell AT&T.

When using a VPN, all websites (Netflix, Google Drive, Hulu, iCloud, etc) are all the same speeds.

One of the perks of using a VPN (like NordVPN, ProtonVPN, ExpressVPN, etc) is that your ISP (AT&T in this case) doesn’t know what websites you’re going to. Therefore, because AT&T doesn’t know if you’re on YouTube/Netflix/Hulu or not, it gives your VPN full speed.

Here’s a deal on NordVPN if you’re interested.. ProtonVPN is also pretty cheap depending on the plan.

You can also learn more about a VPN here if you’ve never heard of it. There are also probably YouTube videos with better explanations.

5G isn't as fast as promised yet, but does have better latency and the speeds you shared are fine for most people.

However, to get faster speeds is to turn 5G off and use 4G LTE. This app can do that: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ray.samsungbandselection

Hey mate you said Google messages. I hope its a Sammy. Here's an app that can select the radio band of your choosing.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ray.samsungbandselection

More Band Settings>LTE All*

This will strictly use LTE only. Don't forget about the app 😉

You just need this if you have usable coax ports

ScreenBeam MoCA 2.5 Network Adapter for Ethernet Over Coax (2 Pack) – 1 Gbps Ethernet, Coax to Ethernet Adapter, Enhanced Streaming and Gaming (Model: ECB6250K02) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KV2YYL/ref=cm_sw_r_awdo_XK95W20FMCGHRQK6ZD3G

You may want to try something like this first.

Be aware that Powerline Ethernet is very much hit-or-miss depending on your home's wiring and sources of interference (including intermittent ones like hair dryers and the like). But if it works, it can save you a lot of money.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ray.samsungbandselection

Can you install this and open it up, click on launch band selection, what's ticked? Click LTE all if possible and see if it kicks in?

Just get a $25 TP Link repeater, and set it to join your network. The Ethernet out will work fine

Limited-time deal: TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender (RE220), Covers Up to 1200 Sq.ft and 20 Devices, Up to 750Mbps Dual Band WiFi Range Extender, WiFi Booster to Extend Range of WiFi Internet Connection https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07N1WW638/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_dl_0N00WDJQ9C41NK2N8PK8

I use this one for a few non-wifi devices around the house, and it works well.