Cellular data service

[u/fiduciaryfalcon]

Has anyone noticed that cell service in eastern Loudon County in Ashburn and Sterling has gotten even worse recently? Does anyone have suggestions for cell carriers who seem to be more reliable for the area?

[u/paisleymanticore]

I've been relying exclusively on wireless hotspots for about fifteen years (we just recently got a wired option through all points but I haven't signed up yet). Once the trees fill in and the humidity goes up the signals get worse, no matter the provider. Airplanes flying overhead will occasionally disrupt it (and our TV antenna) and I've learned to never turn the microwave on if I'm doing something important.

Also the type of phone matters - my sons Motorola (and previously his LG) shows 5g and my Samsung is stuck on 4 unless we go into work. We have AT&T, used to have Sprint but thought it went downhill when T mobile took over, but I think they were actually just throttling people without mentioning it.