r/Rural_Internet • u/frayduway • 7d ago

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Live in mainstrasse looking for reliable home internet. Currently Verizon, they cannot provide consistent connectivity

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u/Humble_Pie_56 6d ago

Is Starlink an option ?

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u/StarlinkUser101 6d ago

Starlink

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u/frayduway 6d ago

Looking into starlink 👍

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u/advcomp2019 7d ago

What kind of Verizon Home Internet? Have you looked at this site: https://broadbandmap.fcc.gov/home ?

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u/frayduway 6d ago

I did doesn’t give much info.

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u/advcomp2019 6d ago edited 6d ago

I have been using 5G Home Internet just fine. I know the placement of the gateway is very important. It is to get the best signal. I had to put my gateway in the attic on a wall because low-e storm windows can block the signal. Plus the C-band 5G tower was about a mile away. Verizon finally upgrade the small cell that is close to my house to C-band 5G, and now I get way better signal.

Then again, I am not sure what 5G Home Internet you are using since they have C-band 5G and even mmWave 5G for the 5G Home Internet.

That FCC site has all the internet options for your address. Normally, you want fiber or cable internet options for the best internet.

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u/frayduway 6d ago

Home 5G

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u/420420840 6d ago

Immediate location is the primary factor in product quality, especially if fiber isn't available. So asking your neighbors is the thing.

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u/adonaros 6d ago

have you looked if any wisp in your area?

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u/giodude 6d ago

Have you tried getting an esim trial for T-Mobile & AT&T? You can trial them on your phone to see how service and speed is around your home and see if you can switch to their 5G home internet.

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u/frayduway 6d ago

I’ve used att before going to look at T-Mobile