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ret5hd

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1. just a question for you...

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Original post)

Sun Nov 2, 2025, 08:23 AM

Nov 2

do you have a hotspot on your phone? if so, why pay extra for the other device?

we use our phone hotspot for our home internet and are able to stream movies, surf internet, etc no problems.

we are NOT high-end users, no gaming etc.

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Anyone using T-Mobile's 5g home internet? [View all] 3Hotdogs Nov 2 OP

just a question for you... ret5hd Nov 2 #1

Maybe your plan does not have a restriction drray23 Nov 2 #3

I'm sticking with fiber optic. House of Roberts Nov 2 #2

I tried it twice EYESORE 9001 Nov 2 #4

I use it Sanity Claws Nov 2 #5

Just switched 10 days ago from ATT 1G fiber and I can tell NO DIFFERENCE! No TV hiccups, PC net is great. CurtEastPoint Nov 2 #6

Dumped T-Mobile due to their use of Muskrat's Starlink... Wuddles440 Nov 2 #7

We have been using T-Mobile 5G for approx 2 Years. OneBlueDotS-Carolina Nov 2 #8

Most mobile phone carriers have 5G home internet devices these days. LastDemocratInSC Nov 2 #9