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UTUSN

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14. "speeds" are way off my non-tech level. My cost is $40/mo, then plus $30/mo phone. Metro by T-Mobile both.

Reply to Hokie (Reply #13)

Mon Jul 21, 2025, 01:43 PM

Jul 21

Had been with a local internet for DSL at $30/mo for 10 or more years, no big problems/outages until recently. Have had no/zero outages with the 5G. Starlink is MUSKrat, right, nothing else available?

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Today, took the *jump* - to 5G Home Internet, away from wires inside and out [View all] UTUSN Jun 22 OP

Well done UTUSN canetoad Jun 22 #1

Hah! - I seem to have a bottomless supply of something to be flummoxed about! UTUSN Jun 22 #7

Have had a wireless home for years UpInArms Jun 22 #2

Thanks, let's see how long it lasts! UTUSN Jun 22 #8

Works great for me flying rabbit Jun 22 #3

I'm going to try the 5G internet when I quit working. It's much cheaper, but right now have to transfer Silent Type Jun 22 #4

This one no contract, 5 years locked price UTUSN Jun 22 #9

That's a strong deal. At my age a 5 year lock might be perfect. Silent Type Jun 22 #12

if your equipment has these capabilities: ret5hd Jun 22 #10

Hey thanks. I'll give that a try. I'd just as soon not deal with anyone before I know it will work. Silent Type Jun 22 #11

spouse and i have used our cellphone hotspot... ret5hd Jun 22 #5

All the best! ZDU Jun 22 #6

I am in rural Colorado and 5G is not an option unfortunately Hokie Jul 21 #13

"speeds" are way off my non-tech level. My cost is $40/mo, then plus $30/mo phone. Metro by T-Mobile both. UTUSN Jul 21 #14

Just Google "Speedtest" and follow the link. Hokie Jul 22 #15

It's not my thing. I'm the is-it-working type. UTUSN Jul 22 #16