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T-Mobile Modem vs BYOD

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:41 pm
by crazysteve
Is there a difference in the quality of service you get between official T-Mobile Home Internet and a typical T-Mobile sim + BYOD?

T-mobile is saying that I'm next in line for Home Internet service but I'm wondering if I should just go with a WG1608D-M + RM502Q-AE.

I already have a t-mobile line that I'm not getting rid of and I'm not sure what actually would be better with official Home Internet.

Re: T-Mobile Modem vs BYOD

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 1:58 pm
by Dr-BroadBand
Start with official T-Mobile Home Internet

Re: T-Mobile Modem vs BYOD

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:09 pm
by Dr-BroadBand
Mileage can very

530Mbs/87Mbs with a ping of 25ms for $50 with no cost for hardware is not bad!
This is with a 4G Band-66. Only gets better with a 5G :P
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Re: T-Mobile Modem vs BYOD

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:32 pm
by crazysteve
Is IP passthrough still an issue?

Re: T-Mobile Modem vs BYOD

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:38 pm
by Dr-BroadBand
To my knowledge YES! IP passthrough still an issue

Also VPN and connecting to 5G also a issue. There is a new firmware coming but have yet get it to update.
Will do some digging and list the Rev of the NEW firmware.

Re: T-Mobile Modem vs BYOD

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:45 pm
by gscheb
Got tired of waiting for a node satellite that is compatible with the mesh on the T-Mobile gateway. Got a Netgear Orbi Mesh System and set it up in AP mode. Been working fine.

Re: T-Mobile Modem vs BYOD

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:06 pm
by crazysteve
I already have synology system and don't want to double nat.... causes issues with my VPNs.

How does 5g cause an issue with VPN?

I'm using Tmobile LTE right now but i'm typically behind a carrier grade nat. Not sure why they haven't just embraced IPv6. Is that the issue?

Re: T-Mobile Modem vs BYOD

Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2021 3:12 pm
by Dr-BroadBand
Dr-BroadBand wrote: Mon Aug 30, 2021 2:38 pm To my knowledge YES! IP passthrough still an issue

Also VPN and connecting to 5G also a issue. There is a new firmware coming but have yet get it to update.
Will do some digging and list the Rev of the NEW firmware.

A new firmware version, 1.2101.00.1609 MR4

https://tmo.report/2021/08/firmware-mr4 ... vpn-issues