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The video discusses T-Mobile’s home internet service, priced at $60 per month with no additional fees, contracts, or data caps. It utilizes T-Mobile’s 4G LTE and 5G networks, delivering speeds between 25 and 100 Mbps. The setup involves placing the gateway in an optimal location, powering it up, and configuring through the T-Mobile Home Internet app. Users can use their own routers if preferred. Speed tests showed average download speeds of 100 Mbps and latency of 46 ms, indicating satisfactory performance for activities like gaming and streaming. During the video, a call with Rick Broda revealed his average speeds of 40-50 Mbps, adequate for Zoom and 4K streaming but with higher lag in gaming compared to cable. Despite minor speed fluctuations, the service allowed smooth 4K streaming, Zoom calls, and gaming sessions. The lack of contracts and upfront costs were highlighted as advantages, making it easy to cancel if needed and providing leverage against other ISPs like Comcast.
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In this part of the video, John introduces T-Mobile’s home internet service, highlighting its cost of $60 per month with no additional taxes, contracts, or equipment fees. The service, which uses T-Mobile’s 4G LTE and 5G networks, promises data speeds between 25 to 100 megabits per second with no data caps. John mentions that he uses T-Mobile as his mobile carrier and expects similar performance from the home internet service.
He explains the setup process, which involves choosing an optimal spot for the gateway, powering it up, and using the T-Mobile Home Internet app to scan a QR code and configure the Wi-Fi settings. He notes that users can use their own routers if desired.
John then conducts a speed test using an ASUS TUF Dash F15 laptop, showing that the average download speed is around 100 megabits per second with a latency of 46 milliseconds, indicating satisfactory performance for gaming.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker tests the internet speeds, achieving 110 megabits download and 15 megabits upload, and successfully streams 4K content on YouTube, noting minimal lag. The speaker mentions that Hulu TV is not yet supported on T-Mobile internet, though other services like YouTube TV and Netflix work fine. Next, a video call is made to Rick Broda to discuss his two-month experience with T-Mobile internet. Rick reports average speeds of 40-50 megabits per second, sufficient for Zoom calls and 4K streaming, but acknowledges higher lag compared to traditional cable for gaming. The speaker then tests gaming by playing CS:GO, experiencing some lag but finding it generally playable.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reflects on their experience using T-Mobile for home internet. They successfully streamed in 4K, chatted via Zoom, and played CS:GO without network issues or dropouts. They observed that speeds varied throughout the day, with an average latency of 48 milliseconds and an average download speed of 40 Mbps. The speaker highlights T-Mobile’s lack of contracts and upfront costs, making it easy to cancel if dissatisfied. Additionally, they mention that T-Mobile’s presence provides leverage for renegotiating rates with other ISPs like Comcast.