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The video provides an update on Verizon's 5G home internet setup, introducing a new receiver and gateway that improve signal strength and quality by utilizing outdoor weather-resistant equipment. This new equipment can be mounted on windows or walls, addressing the limitations of the previous indoor-only setup. Two new outdoor setup options—railing and wall—are discussed, both designed to enhance signal quality, especially for millimeter wave signals that are challenging to receive indoors. These setups involve different installation methods, including drilling and using zip ties, and support multiple bands like LTE backup and various 5G frequencies. Comparisons are made between Verizon's and T-Mobile's 5G offerings, noting Verizon's edge due to millimeter wave technology, which promises higher uplink speeds and better equipment. Additionally, there is potential for Verizon to enhance its coverage further through additional nodes and repeaters. The video concludes by seeking audience feedback on the improvements and setup options and encouraging viewer engagement through likes, shares, and subscriptions.
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In this part of the video, Verizon introduces an update for their 5G home internet setup guide, highlighting a new receiver and gateway. This setup includes weather-resistant equipment that can be placed outside, enhancing signal strength and quality. The previous setup required equipment to be inside the house, which limited signal reception. The new setup consists of two parts: a smaller, less bulky receiver that can be mounted on a window or interior wall, and a separate traditional router. This division could improve service quality, especially in areas far from antennas or where millimeter wave signals are hard to receive indoors. The presenter details the components and connections, showing the back of the router with the LAN ports and main ethernet cable ports.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the various options available for setting up antennas to get the best signal quality in a home. They mention the traditional indoor setup and introduce two new outdoor options: an outdoor railing hardware setup and an outdoor wall setup. Both options may involve drilling, especially the wall setup, and offer improved signal quality by placing the antennas outside, where they are subject to weather conditions but are weatherproof.
The speaker explains how these setups could enhance signal strength, particularly for millimeter wave signals that struggle to penetrate indoors. The outdoor railing setup uses zip ties for mounting, while the wall setup involves drilling in brackets to mount the receiver and running cables through windows. The speaker emphasizes that these new solutions could provide better coverage and performance for Verizon customers, potentially including support for multiple bands like LTE backup, c-band, n77 mid-band 5G, and millimeter wave. These new options are seen as significant improvements over previous equipment, potentially providing much better service to users at the edge of coverage areas.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker compares Verizon’s and T-Mobile’s 5G home internet offerings, highlighting Verizon’s advantage due to its use of millimeter wave technology, which offers higher uplink speeds and better consumer premise equipment. They discuss the potential for Verizon to improve and expand its millimeter wave coverage by adding more nodes and repeaters. The speaker encourages feedback from the audience on whether they think these improvements and the setup options—such as self-installation or technician assistance—are beneficial. They conclude by thanking their supporters and encouraging likes, shares, and subscriptions.