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by MattB29
Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13173

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

green73 wrote: Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:51 pm Is there anything on that list that will accept external antennas?
Some of the mobile Hotspots will. Generally a TS-9 connector for Netgear offerings.
by MattB29
Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13173

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

No mention of any cellular modem/routers such as Netgears LM1200 or even the Cradlepoint units

People with vehicle based modems might also be impacted by this stuff.
by MattB29
Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:42 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13173

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

gscheb wrote: Wed Sep 01, 2021 1:38 pm Could this effect my AT&T post pay tablet plan that I have going right now?
Is your tablet on the list? If not it most likely will effect you.
by MattB29
Wed Sep 01, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13173

Re: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

For ATT it is called their sunset program, they are dropping all wireless devices that do not support VoLTE. That's all. Quectel has already released updates or revisions to deal with the changes that ATT is putting in place. I think Sierra has as well, but I don't have direct communications with S...
by MattB29
Tue Aug 31, 2021 3:38 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.
Replies: 46
Views: 13173

AT&T shutoff of 3G February 2022 may affect you.

Cricket sent me a SMS notifying me that my Sierra EM7565 (in a WG3526) would no longer work come Feb 2022 for their Data only plan. They base this on all devices must be VoLTE (HD) after that date. I have known for sometime that Cricket was no longer allowing IMEI's from many cellular modems to be a...
by MattB29
Mon Jun 07, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Need a modem for Verizon Jetpack pUDP
Replies: 24
Views: 8778

Re: Need a modem for Verizon Jetpack pUDP

Since most of these units are plugged into these wall warts already I doubt your EMI concern is that big of a deal. But Hey whatever a person wants to do.
by MattB29
Mon Jun 07, 2021 11:30 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Need a modem for Verizon Jetpack pUDP
Replies: 24
Views: 8778

Re: Need a modem for Verizon Jetpack pUDP

The thing you are powering should be in a weatherproof enclosure. Regardless of how you power it. By having a better power source than POE you can even consider adding fans for heat control. Yes electricity is a hazard. No one should be doing things that they do not fully understand the consequences...
by MattB29
Mon Jun 07, 2021 6:26 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Need a modem for Verizon Jetpack pUDP
Replies: 24
Views: 8778

Re: Need a modem for Verizon Jetpack pUDP

There have been BIG changes in PoE, can now get 100W out of a Cat-6 Cable. :o The main reason to use PoE is for a clearer setup and for safety. Playing with 54V and not 120v outside in a wet environment. Note there are many different types of PoE http://www.poesystem.com/news/Difference%20among%20I...
by MattB29
Sun Jun 06, 2021 1:12 pm
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Need a modem for Verizon Jetpack pUDP
Replies: 24
Views: 8778

Re: Need a modem for Verizon Jetpack pUDP

I often wonder why people bother with POE instead of simply running a wire for 120vAC along with the ethernet cable. These things do not have high amp draws so you could get away with small gauge electrical wire (depending on total run). 3 amps at 12V is only .3amps at 120V.
by MattB29
Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:22 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Parabolic Feed Horn No Grid?
Replies: 8
Views: 2697

Re: Parabolic Feed Horn No Grid?

Just a guess but I would bet that you lose the directional and concentration affects and end up with just a omni directional antenna of low gain.
by MattB29
Wed Jun 02, 2021 3:26 pm
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!
Replies: 23
Views: 12982

Re: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!

I looked at Cellmapper and found it about useless in my location. Not that it does not show the towers, it just that where I point my antenna for best reception has little correlation to where they are at. Funny enough my outdoor antenna is pointed almost midway between two towers (near as I can fig...
by MattB29
Wed Jun 02, 2021 12:32 pm
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!
Replies: 23
Views: 12982

Re: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!

Curious to see replies and explanations for this. Just as a example of what I get with signal strength of 38%: AT!GSTATUS? Reset Counter: 1 Mode: ONLINE System mode: LTE PS state: Attached LTE band: B66 LTE bw: 10 MHz LTE Rx chan: 0 LTE Tx chan: 132622 LTE SSC1 state:INACTIVE LTE SSC1 band: B66 LTE...
by MattB29
Tue Jun 01, 2021 6:16 am
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!
Replies: 23
Views: 12982

Re: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!

Numbers have been good and I have seen as high as ~80mbs down with more consistent around the 30-40mbs range. Upload speeds tend to be around 1-2mbs. I would say it works reasonable and allows me some streaming for TV and web usage. I do get the occasional halts during that and unexplained failures ...
by MattB29
Wed May 26, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: What am I doing wrong with AT&T?
Replies: 21
Views: 9465

Re: What am I doing wrong with AT&T?

One other thing comes to my mind about Ubuntu. I read somewhere that crazy long ping times when using a cellular modem through Ubuntu. You might do some searching to see if something pops up. Perhaps over on the Ubuntu forum you can ask. That is if the problems is not with your connection to AT&T.
by MattB29
Wed May 26, 2021 5:55 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: What am I doing wrong with AT&T?
Replies: 21
Views: 9465

Re: What am I doing wrong with AT&T?

I am not an expert. However it sounds like either your signal strength is poor (you are getting LTE?)or you are being throttled due to using up your hotspot data allotment.
by MattB29
Tue May 25, 2021 3:07 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: "Your attempt to connect to data services was unsuccessful"
Replies: 2
Views: 1407

Re: "Your attempt to connect to data services was unsuccessful"

Should not need any TTL settings since you are on a data only plan and not a phone plan. People that use custom TTL settings are doing so to trick the carrier into not seeing your activity as hotspot usage (limited data)or as other than being a phone. This is done to get the unlimited data allotment...
by MattB29
Mon May 24, 2021 10:54 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Recommended modem and router for U.S. Cellular / Verizon
Replies: 9
Views: 4334

Re: Recommended modem and router for U.S. Cellular / Verizon

Be aware that practically no modem router is compatible with Verizon. This is because Verizon requires it to be certified with them. However many can be made to work on Verizon with effort as described here on Wireless Joint. From what I read most folks have the most success using Visible (A Verizon...
by MattB29
Sun May 23, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: NEXQ6GO-M not showing up as a network anymore?
Replies: 3
Views: 1726

Re: NEXQ6GO-M not showing up as a network anymore?

Have you tried using an ethernet cable to connect to your router to access it? Sounds like you inadvertently got your wifi broadcast turned off.
by MattB29
Fri May 21, 2021 6:05 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Cell or data plan (Gl.inet Spitz)
Replies: 2
Views: 1820

Re: Cell or data plan (Gl.inet Spitz)

Cell phone plans with unlimited data are what many use to try for larger data amounts in other devices than the stand alone data plans. Typically data only plans have a set amount and no amount of TTL tweaks changes that. There are a few unlimited data plans such as offered for tablets. All of these...
by MattB29
Fri May 14, 2021 8:51 am
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: Recommendations for Nighthawk M1
Replies: 21
Views: 11800

Re: Recommendations for Nighthawk M1

My current setup is a Sierra EM7565 installed in an WG3526 router with Golden Orb firmware version 2020-12-16. My data is from Cricket Simply data sim. However Cricket will no longer accept the Sierra Air Cards IMEI. Mine was done before they changed their rules in February. It is grandfathered till...
by MattB29
Thu May 13, 2021 9:27 pm
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: Recommendations for Nighthawk M1
Replies: 21
Views: 11800

Re: Recommendations for Nighthawk M1

I have that Netgear mimo antenna sitting in drawer presently unused. Used it for about a year with my Netgear LB1120 before my present setup. It gives a very small boost to signal and is in my opinion not worth the money. Which at that Amazon link Dr-BroadBand gave I notice is much more than I paid ...
by MattB29
Thu May 13, 2021 3:57 pm
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: Recommendations for Nighthawk M1
Replies: 21
Views: 11800

Re: Recommendations for Nighthawk M1

Even sitting with a window open you are not really outside. The house is one big box that constrains radio signals in all directions other than the narrow window opening. It might make no difference but I would test outdoors. For my AT&T connection from Cricket I use a flat panel mimo antenna th...
by MattB29
Thu May 13, 2021 3:22 pm
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: Recommendations for Nighthawk M1
Replies: 21
Views: 11800

Re: Recommendations for Nighthawk M1

Before you get too elaborate with antennas have you taken the nighthawk outdoors and checked how it connects? If you get a good connection while outside you might get by with a rather simple mimo flat panel wall mount antenna facing the right direction
by MattB29
Tue May 11, 2021 6:23 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Random DNS issues?
Replies: 3
Views: 2317

Re: Random DNS issues?

I am on Cricket data only plan (20gb/mo) and will occasionally notice that some sites refuse to load or stall out loading. This can be corrected by doing a modem restart. I do not use wifi so it is just one device via ethernet at a time. I just chalk it up to the fact my LTE connection strength is a...
by MattB29
Sun May 09, 2021 11:33 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: WG1608D / EM160R-GL / AT&T Difficulty
Replies: 15
Views: 6986

Re: WG1608D / EM160R-GL / AT&T Difficulty

I do not know why it is but AT&T sometimes provisions a hotspot data only sim in certain devices as being 3G (WCDMA or even HSPSA). You will need to contact them to re-provision or (in some cases) send you a new sim. You are not the one at fault it is the automatic system AT&T uses. I had th...
by MattB29
Mon May 03, 2021 6:26 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Suggested Gear for ATT data plan
Replies: 16
Views: 5839

Re: Suggested Gear for ATT data plan

You need a cellular modem to get that LTE. Or your phone. A router would simply allow more than 1 thing to connect up.

Getting super good LTE speed on your phone only matters if you intend to tether or hotspot your phone to either you desktop PC or a router.
by MattB29
Sun May 02, 2021 11:50 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Suggested Gear for ATT data plan
Replies: 16
Views: 5839

Re: Suggested Gear for ATT data plan

AT&T does require you to go to one of their stores to buy the prepaid Data plans and sim (means you have to pay a $15 activation fee). According to what I can find on the net they should accept any device that has compatible Bands and is LTE or 5G compliant. However it is possible that AT&T ...
by MattB29
Sun May 02, 2021 8:17 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Rural Virginia , Good Phone Service Options
Replies: 46
Views: 16432

Re: Rural Virginia , Good Phone Service Options

Cricket is offering a 100gb for $55/month now. The big issue is the device they will approve using with it. Luckily for me my EM7565 in a WG3526 was accepted before they made the new restrictions requiring a Voice over LTE device. However I am more than happy with the lower tier 20gb for $35 plan. I...
by MattB29
Tue Apr 27, 2021 8:58 am
Forum: Misc Modem Cards and Dongles
Topic: Mofi 4500, strange yagi antenna results
Replies: 21
Views: 8242

Re: Mofi 4500, strange yagi antenna results

You need to look to see what bands (even towers might be changing) you are connecting to and also if you have carrier aggregation. That said there is many funny things that happen with signals from various antenna setups. Things like cables, connectors, distance run from antenna to modem and black m...
by MattB29
Tue Apr 20, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Upcoming Hotspot and possibilities
Replies: 2
Views: 3113

Re: Upcoming Hotspot and possibilities

Expensive critter and the Bands on LTE (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28,38, 40) are not going to work for all. It looks like it is really only for those that can receive the 5G bands (n1,n28,n77,n78). Would be a pass for me.

Not sure why Netgear keeps coming out with expensive and limited devices.
by MattB29
Mon Apr 19, 2021 3:50 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: ZBT-WE826 16m. USe mostly w/ PS4 gaming with T-Mobile network. I NEED HELP
Replies: 15
Views: 5520

Re: ZBT-WE826 16m. USe mostly w/ PS4 gaming with T-Mobile network. I NEED HELP

Lan cable disconnected? Have you tried a different Ethernet cable and a different lan port on the router? Lan ports and cable can go bad. The routers web UI in the updated versions will give you the unsecured warning. You can ignore it. Does not affect operation of your unit. It is also possible tha...
by MattB29
Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Accidentally turned off LAN for rOOter, router isn't coming on.
Replies: 9
Views: 3624

Re: Accidentally turned off LAN for rOOter, router isn't coming on.

You will need a Ethernet cable to hook to your computer and a Lan port on the router. Start by being in off for both the router and your computer. Turn on Router first and allow it to boot up and establish a web connection. Than boot up your computer. You should show a connection to the web at this ...
by MattB29
Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:23 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Accidentally turned off LAN for rOOter, router isn't coming on.
Replies: 9
Views: 3624

Re: Accidentally turned off LAN for rOOter, router isn't coming on.

Your question is a bit hard to understand. If your wifi is unavailable have you connected an ethernet cable to your computer to access the router and try to turn the local wireless network back on?
by MattB29
Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:14 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: ZBT-WE826 16m. USe mostly w/ PS4 gaming with T-Mobile network. I NEED HELP
Replies: 15
Views: 5520

Re: ZBT-WE826 16m. USe mostly w/ PS4 gaming with T-Mobile network. I NEED HELP

What you have posted is your Router status, such as model and memory, and your Wifi Network information (your router is a local network both wireless and wired but not the Internet). Under Modem tab you will find the cellular Network status. Under miscellaneous you can also enter AT commands like: A...
by MattB29
Wed Apr 07, 2021 2:42 pm
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!
Replies: 23
Views: 12982

Re: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!

I just had to show this latest speed test on my Cricket simply data plan with my new antenna setup. Possible just atmospherics since it is well beyond anything I have seen before. https://www.speedtest.net/result/11227504754.png If I could get this all the time I would be ecstatic. Not likely though.
by MattB29
Wed Apr 07, 2021 9:58 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: US Mobile on Verizon Coverage
Replies: 2
Views: 2455

Re: US Mobile on Verizon Coverage

I looked at them as a possibility when I saw they had Verizon as a carrier and sold data only plans. However their terms of service absolutely preclude any use that is not in an approved phone. Two issues in their terms of service: "To provide the best possible experience for the most possible ...
by MattB29
Fri Apr 02, 2021 1:34 pm
Forum: Towers, Frequencies and Bands
Topic: Congestion throttling and maximum DL
Replies: 3
Views: 3698

Re: Congestion throttling and maximum DL

Interesting question. One thing I have noted is congestion can be related to the band you are receiving /transmitting on. So a better antenna that gives you a less congested band (or CA) you may see a different result. Take for instance Band 12 for AT&T. This is 700mhz which means it can be tran...
by MattB29
Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:40 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Tmobile test drive & home internet
Replies: 10
Views: 4671

Re: Tmobile test drive & home internet

I have a credit check service through one of my credit cards. As of this morning it is still showing 0 Late payments. Hopefully it stays that way since who knows what T-Mobile's Billing department would do if they are willing to send my closed account to a collection company. The collection company ...
by MattB29
Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:33 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Tmobile test drive & home internet
Replies: 10
Views: 4671

Re: Tmobile test drive & home internet

Well the absurdity at T-Mobile and their billing continues. I just received a "Notice of Collection Placement" from a company that T-Mobile placed my first months bill for. This is after all the assurances I was paid up and my account was closed. Calling the collection company was an exerc...
by MattB29
Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!
Replies: 23
Views: 12982

Re: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!

Using the TV rotator mount this morning I was able to work for the best signal. It was not what I would have thought. For one thing it really depends on the band and cell tower the modem latches to and sometimes you need to reboot the modem to get it to change. I needed to not only change the direct...
by MattB29
Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!
Replies: 23
Views: 12982

Re: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!

I have this exact* antenna; well, 2 of them, now for my attempt at getting more channels. The rotor seems to turn in a random direction each time you press/hold the button. That said, you could still theoretically find a good spot, eventually, but you won't know which way it moved, to fine tune. Si...
by MattB29
Fri Mar 26, 2021 2:54 pm
Forum: Questions and Support
Topic: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!
Replies: 23
Views: 12982

Re: Rural internet antenna setup HELP!

Pointed antennas is a frustrating thing. Especially if like me you live in a heavily wooded hilly area. I just got in a 18db mimo flat directional antenna that my first attempt to mount on my roof (with the 15 ft of supplied cable not much choices)proved less than what I would wish for. I have been ...
by MattB29
Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:34 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Tmobile test drive & home internet
Replies: 10
Views: 4671

Re: Tmobile test drive & home internet

Yes they say there is no charge but they charged me anyway for about a weeks worth of service, 6 days of which I was waiting for UPS delivery of the gateway. Every rep I talk to all agreed but I received a mailed late notification saying it must be an oversight me missing payment and to pay now or b...
by MattB29
Tue Mar 23, 2021 8:00 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Tmobile test drive & home internet
Replies: 10
Views: 4671

Re: Tmobile test drive & home internet

As a final comment on T-Mobile. I received a late payment notice yesterday for the $55 on my cancelled Wireless Home Internet account. I called and they reduced it to $12.88 which was a pro rated amount for a weeks service. Since I only had the thing for a day wherein it did not work satisfactory be...
by MattB29
Fri Mar 19, 2021 2:01 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Mobile Citizen sim card in a WG1608 doesn't work
Replies: 3
Views: 2526

Re: Mobile Citizen sim card in a WG1608 doesn't work

You have been having trouble with sim card detection from your two threads on it. Have you done a hard reset and reload of firmware for your WG1608?
by MattB29
Fri Mar 19, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Won't connect to AT&T. We826 Ep06-a
Replies: 15
Views: 5902

Re: Won't connect to AT&T. We826 Ep06-a

Unlimited phone data is based on the fact most phone users will not use a lot of data if confined to the phone. It is more marketing than factual since de-prioritization and soft caps do apply even then. Data only plans do not rely on bypassing caps and yes you do not need a hotspot work around. The...
by MattB29
Fri Mar 19, 2021 10:42 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Won't connect to AT&T. We826 Ep06-a
Replies: 15
Views: 5902

Re: Won't connect to AT&T. We826 Ep06-a

Should that matter? I just wanted to test signal strength and speed before I went all in on a plan. My Verizon was a phone plan so I didn't think that would be an issue. Phone plans are often a problem with using in data only devices. People have came up with various work a rounds but the Cell phon...
by MattB29
Fri Mar 19, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Won't connect to AT&T. We826 Ep06-a
Replies: 15
Views: 5902

Re: Won't connect to AT&T. We826 Ep06-a

If you are attempting AT&T why did you not buy a Data plan? Sounds like you are trying to use a phone plan.

https://www.att.com/prepaid/mobile-hotspot-tablet/
by MattB29
Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:56 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: New WG1608 and EM160R-GL, no Signal
Replies: 12
Views: 5592

Re: New WG1608 and EM160R-GL, no Signal

You are not showing that the sim is recognized. Your modem IMEI is but no sim ICCID number is being displayed. Could be it is not inserted properly.
by MattB29
Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:30 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Tmobile test drive & home internet
Replies: 10
Views: 4671

Re: Tmobile test drive & home internet

There is a couple of threads about the T-Mobile home internet option and adding antennas. The old gateway is no longer being shipped and instead the new Nokia 4/5G gateway is what you get now. So antenna advice about the older Askey gateway is no longer valid. The new gateway uses more standard conn...
by MattB29
Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:50 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Since ATT/Cricket have purged their IMEI database, can you check?
Replies: 11
Views: 6802

Re: Since ATT/Cricket have purged their IMEI database, can you check?

Why Cricket is turning away customers with workable LTE devices is hard to understand. They are selling data at a set amount and what difference does it matter how a person receives it?
by MattB29
Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:47 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Starlink now available to order
Replies: 38
Views: 18830

Re: Starlink now available to order

Thanks for the information.
by MattB29
Wed Mar 10, 2021 7:31 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.
Replies: 22
Views: 13455

Re: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.

You can get the specs for the Nokia gateway on T-Mobile. It is listed as a Cat 12 and has all the bands you list. About the only way you will know what you will get is to try it out and see. The problem with the outdoor antenna as mentioned before is that you have to disassemble the gateway to acces...
by MattB29
Tue Mar 09, 2021 2:28 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.
Replies: 22
Views: 13455

Re: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.

From my research many have been very happy with the service. My case was different and it may be that a external antenna hookup would have improved the signal strength for me. However the problem at my location was the lack of higher speed bands in my location. So a good signal to slow connection is...
by MattB29
Fri Mar 05, 2021 8:47 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: ATT Fixed Wireless
Replies: 1
Views: 1611

Re: ATT Fixed Wireless

AT&T fixed wireless was only available in a few locations and seems to be abandoned by AT&T in terms of further development. Looks like it was just a means to get federal grants for rural broadband offering. Unlike Verizon and T-Mobile, AT&T lacks any wireless home internet offering. Con...
by MattB29
Thu Mar 04, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Since ATT/Cricket have purged their IMEI database, can you check?
Replies: 11
Views: 6802

Re: Since ATT/Cricket have purged their IMEI database, can you check?

That ZTE MF833V is a dongle adapter. Practically worthless.
by MattB29
Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:29 pm
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: Since ATT/Cricket have purged their IMEI database, can you check?
Replies: 11
Views: 6802

Re: Since ATT/Cricket have purged their IMEI database, can you check?

My Netgear LB1120 comes back as non compatible as well as my Sierra EM7565. I am presently using Cricket Simply Data with the Sierra EM7565 modem because I got in before they instated the new rule back in January. Previously I was using the Netgear LB1120 on Cricket. Perhaps the new Netgear LM1200 w...
by MattB29
Tue Mar 02, 2021 7:31 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.
Replies: 22
Views: 13455

Re: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.

As an update about this. I received a paper bill in the mail Monday for the first months service which meant they sent it before I even received the Gateway. Plus it was dated as beginning the service one week before UPS had delivered it. I called and disputed the Bill and was told it would be about...
by MattB29
Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:24 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Verizon 5G and Lte Home Internet service.
Replies: 0
Views: 1447

Verizon 5G and Lte Home Internet service.

In my never ending quest to get a good home internet service I happened to run across that Verizon is now offering both LTE Home Internet unlimited service and also a 5G Home internet service in selected areas. The LTE is in 48 states now and might be available to some rural people that previously l...
by MattB29
Sun Feb 28, 2021 10:17 am
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: EM7455 Disconnects, Verizon, Troubleshooting Steps?
Replies: 3
Views: 2536

Re: EM7455 Disconnects, Verizon, Troubleshooting Steps?

I am fairly certain there is no log of which bands/towers you are connected to and if they switch, or changing signal strength. For those all you can do is check and compare to previous times you have checked.
by MattB29
Sun Feb 28, 2021 9:26 am
Forum: Sierra Wireless Modems
Topic: EM7455 Disconnects, Verizon, Troubleshooting Steps?
Replies: 3
Views: 2536

Re: EM7455 Disconnects, Verizon, Troubleshooting Steps?

I am by no means an expert, but based on how you describe the issue I would suspect the problem lies with Verizon and not your setup. You proved it works in one location but not another. So if your signal strength is good at the new location the only thing else it could be is Verizon kicking you off.
by MattB29
Sun Feb 28, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.
Replies: 22
Views: 13455

Re: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.

Thinking a bit about my T-mobile trial a bit more and CS attempts to make it work better. I suspect all they really can do is up the priority for signal since I did not see a band change or signal strength increase. If so that is a bit underhanded and I would bet that such priority change would reve...
by MattB29
Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:03 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Starlink now available to order
Replies: 38
Views: 18830

Re: Starlink now available to order

Starlink_2021-02-27 16_45_16-.pngI've only had it for literally an hour but I've never had a test like this on LTE at 5PM. So far testing the worst test was 68mbps down. Looks good. Especially the low ping numbers. Speed not all that great though I would love to have it instead of the numbers I get...
by MattB29
Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:22 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.
Replies: 22
Views: 13455

Re: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.

Problem is Gscheb is for everyone that really needs a basic internet service in under served locations you have the power users that seriously abuse things (look how many claim over a TB/mo usage off a tablet plan!). The wireless companies than enforce the Terms of Service against everyone and peopl...
by MattB29
Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:54 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: NOOB NEEDS ADVICE!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1835

Re: NOOB NEEDS ADVICE!!!

You might check to see if Verizon Home Internet is available to you. I realize that is not making use of your present equipment but it is something to consider.
by MattB29
Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Starlink now available to order
Replies: 38
Views: 18830

Re: Starlink now available to order

... As far as cost goes, plenty of folks have spent more than $538 for their LTE rigs in remote areas that require antennae on top of whatever modem and other equipment they are using. I've spent almost $1000 over the last 4 years jacking with LTE internet. I think Starlink may be a bargain for som...
by MattB29
Sat Feb 27, 2021 8:23 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.
Replies: 22
Views: 13455

Re: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.

Just a small review of the T-Mo 5G/4G Gateway device from my limited usage: The Nokia device has a small touchscreen inset into the top of the device. it has 5 screens you can slide access. Being about a 1 inch size it has impossibly small print for anyone that has limited sight. Which for most of t...
by MattB29
Sat Feb 27, 2021 6:32 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.
Replies: 22
Views: 13455

Re: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.

FWIW, I had canceled my TMO service(it was slow, avg. 3Mbps) after about 40 days(though they charged me for 2 months service), and about a month later, they sent me a $100 Visa card. The last thing they said was that I was welcome to try them again, anytime. Good of them to do that. They don't prom...
by MattB29
Sat Feb 27, 2021 6:28 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.
Replies: 22
Views: 13455

Re: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.

If got AT&T service should look into getting the post pay unlimited tablet plan. I am not a AT&T phone customer. I barely need phone service so I get my annual phone plan from Red pocket (was $60/yr on Verizon but they now have a $30/yr annual from T-mobile I am going to change to). I try t...
by MattB29
Fri Feb 26, 2021 3:55 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: Starlink now available to order
Replies: 38
Views: 18830

Re: Starlink now available to order

As curiosity, and after today's T-mobile Home internet failure, I decided to see if Starlink was available in my location. Their website requires your address and a request to order before giving you any information. It says it is slated for mid 2021 in my location but they would happily sign me up ...
by MattB29
Fri Feb 26, 2021 8:27 am
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.
Replies: 22
Views: 13455

Re: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.

Oh well. It don't look like it is going to work. I get 2 bars of connection and web pages barely load and can not even run a Okla speed test. Did run the dl speed test from testmy.net and got a 4mbs down and 654kbps Up. Not good enough to load even Gmail though it should. Google is also slow to come...
by MattB29
Thu Feb 25, 2021 9:20 pm
Forum: Internet Service Providers
Topic: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.
Replies: 22
Views: 13455

Re: T-Mobile unlimited home internet.

UPS just delivered my T-Mobile Gateway (it is the Nokia 4g/5g model) this afternoon. I will be setting it up tomorrow and seeing if it is an improvement over my Cricket Simply Data plan. My usage needs are much less than most. I have been getting by on 20GB a month without much problem (Heck I was g...
by MattB29
Sun Feb 14, 2021 8:55 am
Forum: Cellular Antennas
Topic: T-mobile home internet - external antennas
Replies: 17
Views: 16836

Re: T-mobile home internet - external antennas

If you read through the discussion at the link I gave you will see them talk about the antenna connection choices on the Gateway. I have the Nokia on order and it is due sometime around the end of this month. Since I live in a rather poor reception area I will be seeing how it all works out. I will ...
by MattB29
Wed Feb 10, 2021 11:17 am
Forum: General and Unclassified
Topic: wg1608 + quectel em12 + att sim
Replies: 10
Views: 3798

Re: wg1608 + quectel em12 + att sim

Quectel AT commands are different than the Sierra and what I gave you might not work with it. You can get the entire AT command set from: https://www.quectel.com/UploadImage/Downlad/Quectel_EM12&EG12&EG18_AT_Commands_Manual_V1.0.pdf Maybe someone else can give you better advice on which woul...

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