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deadjennies- t1_jbhplsw wrote

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Best internet? Starlink? by Sjfilbey

Do you know if you have T-Mobile 5G available? I ask because I know that for a bit T-Mobile would say that service was not available at an address if someone else had already subscribed in the area. Technically the service would be available, but they wouldn't provide it for fear it would potentially dilute their service.

About 4 months ago T-Mobile did a pretty big upgrade and they've been allowing new customers who had previously been denied for service. For example: My neighbor has asked not long after we got service and were told 'sorry'. Fast forward and they were able to get service a couple of months ago. Also, my service contact originally capped me at 50mb down. I just ran a test now and I'm pulling 138/34, which is pretty consistent to the speeds I get since the big update.

If you get even OK T-Mobile service in your area but you check your address in the service map and get a 'sorry about your luck', you might give them a call and see if there's a reason. I have no idea if T-Mobile is still trying to slow role their deployment, but if you haven't checked in a bit you might check again.

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