What is a good way to get wifi in your trucks? I got my CDL a couple weeks ago and start driving in December. I've read a good amount of people use the T-Mobile home internet and it works great. Just curious on my options and roughly what the prices might be
Internet for your truck
Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by DrewMB, Nov 26, 2022.
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I just got the T-mobile home internet, it works pretty darn good!!!! Its alot faster than the 5g hotspot on my phone.
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I just use the Wi-Fi on my phone and sync it to any device needed
I have att and works for what I use it for such as tv etc but I also have direct tv so not using the net a ton
You can get a hotspot box but there’s no need for that extra item and payment
I have a big bunk and may eventually get Starlink but as mentioned. What I have now really hasn’t had any issues
Maybe once in a great while in the boonies with limited service but that’s about it
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My ATT plan came with 50GB hotspot. Also, I added a 150GB Verizon plan on a dedicated hotspot device. It’s good enough to do streaming and browsing pretty much anywhere, and I get good enough latency and almost zero packet loss in 90% of places, so it works for gaming if that’s your thing. Have only met my data cap twice in a couple years, and that’s involving regular YouTube, sports streaming, gaming, etc.
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T-Mobile Home Internet is a big device made to be in your home.
I have that at home.
They also have what I use in the truck, the MiFi 5G Mobile Hotspot.
It is about $50 per month for 100GB.
Coverage is generally very good wherever I'm at.
Today, in Aurora, CO at the J, it is a bit on and off.
Very good and then goes away for 10-15 minutes, then back to very good. -
You’re going to want high speed stuff. Porn really slows your computer down…
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I currently have an unlimited 5g plan with otr mobile, but after looking around I was curious about T-Mobile home. Is it 5G and they told me I couldn't get it at my location? Is that because it's in beta or is going to be based on something else?
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The speeds are very good.
It is 5G, but isn't available in all areas.
I doubt it would be a good option for an OTR truck. Their 5G MiFi Mobile Hotspot is the best option.
I just did a speed test with the MiFi in my truck.
101.35 Mbps download and 35.23 Mbps upload.
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I have the T-mobile Home in my truck. I love it, speeds are 5g almost everywhere ive been so far. Ive only had it in here about a month and mainly stay in the southeast.
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