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[@jasondollmeyer5958]

It's great to see all the different options out there. Great review series

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoy the content

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Andrew! You hit it out of the park. Another excellent video. You certainly research your topic thoroughly and your presentation skills are impeccable. I am getting excited for the next livestream whenever it may be. I am always ready for The Kelley’s Comedy Dinner Hour!!!

[@TKCL]

Thank you so much for kind words and constant support.

[@jakemustian99]

Thankyou for the sheer dedication of getting us this info. Im sure it has helped lots of people get quality internet. Keep it up Andrew

[@TKCL]

Your very welcome, I know the aggravation of not having good internet.

[@hrlee2381]

You give the best details and descriptions of the products you test. Thanks.

[@TKCL]

Thank you

[@hectorperez7655]

Thanks for sharing all that information, I will keep following your updates 👍

[@MI-tn4uy]

This has probably been the most informative video on an issue that has plagued me for 2/3rds of my life. While I don't have the finances to get the equipment right now, I will be saving and investing my money into them, because good wifi like this will let me do my work so much easier, while letting me ACTUALLY have wifi to enjoy on games and streaming content! Crazy big thank you!

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@tlshepard11]

You the real mvp for country folk

[@TKCL]

Lol I don't know about that

[@Nigel__]

@@TKCLIt’s true! Lol

[@jerryrivera7704]

U are the cable guy 💯

[@MoreEffinCowbell]

He's an I.T. M.P.V. ... if you will.

[@kilianskreations1490]

Hey Andrew! I sent my unlimitedville internet back today and I am ordering my netbuddy 5g router and have already ordered the 4x4 waveform antennas. The techs at waveform were very helpful and mentioned a band 4 or 66 would be better for internet then the band 2 I was shooting for. News to me! Anyway I appreciate you putting in all the work for this I’m hoping we have similar results so we can get moved out to our 36 acres soon! Thank you again Dustin

[@TKCL]

I really hope you get a similar experience as me as well. So far it's working flawlessly after several weeks.

[@GUNMETALGUYUSA]

Thsi is an informative series. It didn't take them long to raise prices. Still will investigate. Thanks 👍

[@mikerichard-FOPA3]

Andrew, another great review thank you for your time that it takes to do it all.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@Scotts_Status]

Your content is well thought out. I’m happy with the type of research and testing that you preform. Thanks!

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoy the content

[@shaunlee4122]

@@TKCL ive got the same 4g setup as you have got and its spot on £20 per month unlimited data no contract cant go wrong it and it way faster that using a landline internet cheers for the vid buddy thumbs up

[@RebekahTOUCHEDBYYARN]

I find it so interesting to learn about new things that people can use that are out in the country that don’t have Internet connection

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@eva905]

Thank you for your time and effort to give us this information. Ordered 4x4 waveform antenna, timer and silicone tape from your Amazon link. NetBuddy router with AT&T service as well. Appreciate you very much and will report back the speed test results when installed. Thank you.

[@jp34604]

Q, Why ATT? did you do the research to fully verify your options?

[@TKCL]

I hope it gives you satisfactory results.

[@wondermonkeyoutdoors]

I appreciate the video. We are going through this for our hunting cabin, and our situation is similar to yours.

[@jahnessavasquez1208]

Just moved to the country not thinking about being out of reach of my beloved Xfinity service. I’ve racked my brain and even thought about putting my business operations as a graphic designer on hold. Now, there’s hope!! Thank you for making this video!!

[@moon699ik5]

Hi Andrew,We are Loving your content about getting faster internet speeds in the country!Keep this content up ,brother!

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@thirteencarbonatoms]

Whoa! Thank you for your hard work! I'm investigating ways to get internet to my workshop. This gives me a major option to consider.

[@TKCL]

I put an outdoor router at my shop, works well.

[@rongray4847]

Hi Andrew found your demo very interesting. You sure pick that stuff up much better than me. Weather I need it or not I enjoy learning from you. Thank you. 🌞🇨🇦

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@paulwackerla6330]

Great video, thanks for doing the testing and sharing.

[@TKCL]

Your welcome

[@TheWebMindset]

Man, you just saved my bacon for my cabin in West Virginia. Well done, amigo!

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ragtoppers]

Thanks for the great videos. I pulled the trigger and ordered the AT&T plan, 5g router and the 4x4 panel antenna. Fingers crossed this is the answer to our internet needs!

[@TKCL]

As long as you have AT&T in your area, and signal at your home you should be good to go.

[@kevinaweseom2866]

Did it work

[@joemartinez1876]

Did it Work

[@dallas050]

Again....did it work? How are your speeds? Did the antenna improve your speeds?

[@jeremiahs45]

Glad you have gotten your internet dialed in Andrew. I can wait till I can get better too

[@TKCL]

I'm so happy!

[@jackonthefarm5540]

Well done video. This is cheaper than my cable internet and you are getting performance in the same range. I am switching.

[@terrys1041]

Just found your channel and watched a few videos, very nice. Then, I see that your land is about 10 miles from my land and my wife and I are also starting a barndominium project! Wow, can't wait to watch more!

[@TKCL]

Small world, best of luck with your build.

[@CrazyMooseManor]

Great thought out and researched video. Well after watching your review and in the same boat as you guys. We ordered our system for TMobile. We have two hot spots which cost us $100 a month and then they max out at 100gbs each. We are looking for something that can stream our Ring cameras also. We have excellent 4g service for the most part on our phones and hot spots. If this system works it will save us about $60 a month, then we can still use it when camping.

[@juliebarnett9812]

Very thorough and helpful. Thank you so much.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@ElfaboD]

Much love man just placed a order

[@kenmosholder1935]

Excellent Video. Thank you!

[@btj1844]

Awesome Andrew, love your videos. Wea also liveveryremote and have been struggling with internet. Thanks for all of your hard work to bring us quality content!

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Great information!

[@EK--ry3lr]

Loving my Starlink in my area. Real game changer.

[@MrBobm001]

What's your download & upload speeds on Starlink, my 5G Home internet Gateway get is getting up to 427 mbps Download & 60 Mbps Upload and is not subject to Solar Flares or Space storms like Starlink outages had back in February when a space storm knocked out 40 spaceX satellites, cost millions, months to replace, whereas cell sites back are back up within hours if outage. Of course if you are more than 10 miles away from 4G/5G towers or on a remote Island then Starlink.

[@ifger]

nice episode!

[@astikennel]

Spent half the day searching for an alternative to my limited DSL which barely makes it to 25down and 2 up, I wasnt able to even work today since the weather has affected the connection. Can not thank you enough!

[@Jammer.1]

That be great for our rv Thanks for the info I can afford the service now !

[@TKCL]

Your welcome

[@GadgetReviewVideos]

Nice video. I’m in a rural area and I have found the lower 600Mhz 5G bands like with T-Mobile has further reach then LTE and higher bandwidth spectrum and faster speed. It penetrates trees and structures better, after all it was the old Nextel frequency that worked everywhere. I would say take advantage of the free few months of service you can get and test what’s best in your area.

[@jimpence2087]

Your videos are awesome!

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoy the content

[@noyopacific]

Excellent video! This is a subject I'm very interested in. I subscribed to this channel back when you were doing the ice machine project. I've watched a few videos since however most just aren't about topics I'm that interested in until now! Thanks for the video !!! (BTW, are you still making ice? Have you learned anything new about your ice making setup? Have you set any new ice production records? 😀)

[@TKCL]

Still makimg ice, no major discoveries or changes.

[@fadedglory1045]

I love that shade of green on the walls.

[@TKCL]

Thank you, we love it too.

[@ryanzynda5114]

Awesome educational video.

[@RobertKohut]

Great information... 🙂

[@bj5843]

Putting this comment on here for potential sponsors of The Kelley’s Country Life. Their videos are awesome, informative, and entertaining. I’m going to be signing up for NetBuddy service based on this video. Working with them would be a good investment for you.

[@johnmoody2391]

say it louder!

[@chrisnash2154]

This is what I needed to see and hear! My wife and and way out in the sticks. Although Verizon and T-Mobile both have about the same signal strength regarding reception, Verizon’s jet packs are fair at best and T-Mobiles cellular router is a joke. I think this is the direction we’re going to have to go to improve Internet service.

[@TKCL]

Working great for me. Went from 1-3 mbps down using my phone for Hotspot to 70+ mbps down. Another video posting today.

[@jakobjackson8077]

So I live in southeast texas and have awesome internet through cable. We have hurricanes though so I’m not only going to be installing a generac but also installing the antena + router/hotspot combo so I don’t lose power nor internet during the hurricanes. God speed.

[@degu44]

I have fibre internet in the UK. My download is 262mbs, but my upload is only 24mbs. I'm very impressed with the upload speeds you get with that system.

[@hectorperez7655]

the upload is kicking butts!!

[@TKCL]

I've been averaging around 80mbps here lately, for some reason the upload got better. That's a blessing for me with as much video uploading that I do and streaming for my social media accounts.

[@hectorperez7655]

@@TKCL I do install comm systems for a living so always trying to take advantage of other previous experience from people like you, Me good at installing but investing time doing what you do it's rough on me

[@koolgear9143]

Great channel

[@kevinbrewer2141]

I've installed cable in cellular towers in the one's I've been in. The tower is owned by by a company and all kinds of services providers will lease space in the tower. I've seen all service providers in the same tower and one's most never heard of.

[@TKCL]

Thanks for the information

[@bromadiclifeadventures1470]

Awesome info!

[@TKCL]

Glad you enjoyed it, many more videos and tests on the channel.

[@smokingtarheel3003]

I've just received the Netbuddy 5g router like you reviewed with the T-Mobile card. I'm getting 6 down and .4 up, so I've bought the 2 waveform antennas. I hope and pray to get something close to what you're getting. I'm ready to cancel my slow DSL for good as soon as I can figure this out. Huge help you've been.

[@jp34604]

. If I may, in order to properly level set your expectations. If you run in that configuration you will be leaving Half of your actual speed on the proverbial table. It's the same as disconnecting 4 spark plugs in an 8 cylinder engine. Since the Cellular radio in the router is capable of supporting full 4x4 MIMO (multiple in multiple out) ☆up to☆ a maximum thruput of ... 1.7 Gbit/s (Gigabits per second) which is the same as 1,700 Mbit/s (Megabits per second) Versus, A 2x2 antenna array which is only physically capable of a maximum thruput of 867 Mbit/s (megabits per second) or exactly half. 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D 1 talks to A,B,C,D 2 talks to A,B,C,D 3 talks to A,B,C,D 4 talks to A,B,C,D And vice versa simultaneously in both directions or full duplex communication. For a total of 16 simultaneous two-way conversations known as "Streams" Versus 1. A,B 2. A, B For a total of 4 simultaneous two-way conversations or "Streams". (The difference here though is each channel is twice as wide in bandwidth and carries 2x the data) Bottom line is a tremendous amount of bang for the buck for an extra one time cost of $160. Hope that helps.

[@smokingtarheel3003]

@@jp34604 I guess I need to exchange it for the 4 X 4. How's the flat panel one? Do you know? Thanks for the advice.

[@TKCL]

4x4 will definitely improve your signal strength. As for the panel vs the yagi style, I'll be testing that very soon.

[@jp34604]

@@smokingtarheel3003 . Certainly, if not the advanced capability will not be utilized. As for selecting the Log Periodic vers Panel Antenna, it depends on many many factors but the number one consideration is how far you are from the most desirable cell tower and thus your available signal strength. Andrew is working on a video to compare the two head to head, in HIS location, however NO two locations are the same due to dozens of variables. GENERALLY speaking, more mass equals more signal strength gain. Waveform who is by far the leader in this space describes the; MIMO 4x4 Panel External Antenna Kit for 4G LTE/5G Hotspots & Routers, as ... "Powerful 4x4 MIMO External Antenna Kit for 4G/5G Routers and Hotspots" Whereas, MIMO 4x4 Log Periodic External Antenna Kit for 4G LTE/5G Hotspots & Routers as ... "Our most powerful 4x4 MIMO External Antenna Kit for 4G/5G Routers and Hotspots" Obviously the differences in the physical characteristics are dramatic as the low profile design of the panel is far more aesthetically pleasing. Cosmetics aside the yagi design is superior in a rural environment with limited or poor available signal. And last but not least they cost the same. Have you referenced the "cellmapper" web site yet to see where your towers are?

[@jp34604]

For reference ... . For clarity regarding the High Gain Antennas. They are known as ... LPDA (Log Periodic Directional Arrays) Or YAGI Directional Antenna Array. For > 4G-LTE. > 5G-mm Wavelength. > Wi-Fi - Tx / Rx. > 9 to 11 dBi of signal gain. They are Passive Non-Amplified devices as they are not externally powered. As opposed too the also passive flat panel designs known as Fractal Antenna Arrays also available in both 2x2 and 4x4 MIMO (multiple in multiple out) configurations, generally with less signal gain however with potentially higher signal interference rejection capability. Hope this helps.

[@Sarah-xy8bg]

I ordered the router with t-mobile last week and could not get get it to work. Yesterday they called me to assist but unfortunately we could not get it to pull in any signal. They are sending me a new router with an AT&T card, and I will return the other. I was happy to hear back from them and the guy really tried to help which was nice! I am hoping AT&T will work 🤞

[@Chris...S]

Not sure if you heard of AT&T Wireless Internet. It's not cellular but does come off a cell tower. $100 installation and no equipment costs. It comes with a Antenna that is somewhat line of site but can get best signal from 5ft of the ground. It's new and apparently AT&T are starting to roll this out in rural areas.

[@TKCL]

Haven't heard of it

[@JohnSmith-my6dr]

I have t mobile. I'm may have to look into this thanks for the video.

[@TKCL]

Any time!

[@justsumname]

anytime working with coaxial outdoor connections, make sure you water-proof everything. Might be an expensive and lengthy outage otherwise, someday.

[@forresthibbard2595]

We received high speed internet installed earlier this week, here in Oroville California

[@VTwin4Christ]

For redundancy and avoiding tower crowding... You may want to consider pointing two antennas at one tower.... Point the other two antennas at the next closest tower. Once that is in place... If tower 1 is down due to storm, power, service... You still have backup without having to repoint antenna. Just a thought. As far as crowding... I don't know if your router will attempt to auto switch towers based on speeds or singal strength alone.

[@CaptBill69]

Thanks. I am on my first Cudy 4G LTE LT500D ($60 on sale basic) sim modem testing it out while researching options, and getting 20 Mbps before external antenna test, from a T-Mobil tower about 2 miles away. Could be my primary or back up Internet. Thanks for your style of sharing Lesson from DIY ... Hands On ... Learning about how the upper end Cudy and other sim routers can handle more than just on cell band, and looking at the Cudy LT18 now that can handle up to 5 bands at same time (via cell aggregation) . Thanks

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching, glad you enjoyed it.

[@shaneeddings883]

Thanks for all the information. We live in rural East Texas and have StarLink. The speeds have severely slowed(

[@TKCL]

Sadly I keep hearing this a lot.. That's way too much of a monthly fee for that slow of speeds.

[@drummerdoingstuff5020]

Yeah, same boat, same part of the world, Lindale Tx and we had to use NextWave so right at 100 for max 15 mbps. Recently after I set up a noIP dns domain I noticed we got speeds over 100Mbps and it was like that for almost 2 months I’d say and I thought about asking how or why but didn’t want to alert them to it lol. It finally went back to slow recently. Makes me wonder if it was something I did?

[@nm3547]

I'm in South Texas and have been feeling the same impacts through Starlink. Eating the startup costs and setup work, is a bit hard bc my time with them will be just under a year of use. Definitely think it's worth trying the change though.

[@jerryrivera7704]

@@nm3547 south Texas has weak signal strength due to the antennas and bad heat .... antennas are always going down if you live in Mexico or Edinburg Texas.

[@deltaorganixz5328]

East texas thought starlink was the ticket unfortunately they upped price $120 and slower speeds so we sold our starlink and right now using hotspots ugh

[@blythdunlap8408]

I have loved my starlink, but the recent reduction that I've noticed in my download speeds is concerning. The upload speeds have never been anywhere near what I expected(average of 8mbps up since install this last February). So...I'm looking at alternatives. Thanks for the video!

[@TKCL]

I'm hearing that a lot!

[@nm3547]

Same here, while adding the cost increase.

[@thebitterpill8838]

So are you salty complainers looking at the same video I'm lookin at right.. Looks like Net Buddy is working very well for The Kelleys guy.. What the french toast is the problem? I've been with net buddy since 2019. I really have no complaints. I've been streaming along at more than a TB a month for a while now.

[@TKCL]

Awesome, it's refreshing to hear from a long time user. Thanks

[@donniestell7244]

What router you running? Thanks

[@SpyTom1776]

Excellent video! I have the T-Mobile KVD21 home internet router I'm using out in the countryside. I first looked into it when we were considering buying a lot and having a home put on it, but there were no cable or fiber, the only source of internet was cellular. T-Mobile said it wasn't available yet, but the Salesman at the store said to try it. I have a clear line of site, which is about 3 miles away, but I'm getting 313.78 down and 41.96 up. I was considering whether I needed an external antenna, but as long as I can get this with the unit in my office, I don't see a need. Thanks for the great videos!!

[@TKCL]

Those are excellent speeds!

[@apollorobb]

The cell stuff is cool we have T-Mobile 5G and ATT 5G out here in the sticks BUT i do love my Starlink

[@TKCL]

It was a blessing for me I didn't get it. $39.99 a month is hard to beat.

[@verogrant3105]

Yeah I’m using the net buddy with a cheaper cuddy router I have not had any problems yet using the T-Mobile card on it that they gave me I am in my first month of service though Hopefully I can get by with this so far so good I have not noticed any throttling or anything else I will try to keep you guys Informed there’s any changes I might add that I live out in the sticks and lots of trees all around

[@ACO-Amy]

I agree Andrew, it's very rare people actually get 5G. I prefer 4G LTE, like you, due to range. Another excellent review, looking forward to the future tests.

[@TKCL]

Thank you for watching

[@Jammer.1]

Andrew I was able to buy the cudy lt-500 about 6-7 months ago for $99.00 and got locked in price for life of $39.99 a month rpght before they ran out stock ! I'm happy the version i got does have 4g & 5g and netbuddy is very good I wanted set mine up for running offgrid the power adapter changes it to 12v so i run it at home on 110v ir powers out i swap the plug to the one i made to run it on 12v or use in rv or van while traveling & im on the T Mobile network but could use att or version as i choose !

[@TKCL]

That's a killer price on that setup.

[@doingitwithnothing]

I use a service from TravlFi same type router they supply as yours has multi sims in my RV … don’t get those speeds but across the country I’ve had good speeds

[@timmturner]

That little lovebug was determined to stay in the shot 😂

[@denniscunningham9024]

Love the video, thanks for doing all the hard work. Went to Net Buddy site. Not much info or Q&A. Can you tell us who bills you monthly on this plan?

[@TKCL]

They do as well, it's an all in one service.

[@jason27swg]

Keep ya eyes on the tropics!

[@TKCL]

Yep 😬

[@rwstarke]

The lowest MHz will give the greatest distance but the speed will be slower. T-Mobile band 71 (600 MHz) 12 (700), 5 (850), 2 (1900), 41 (2500), 66 (1700/2100). You may be able to lock to a band if you see congestion.

[@tinroads]

hows streaming ant issues.....thanks for your videos and reviews awesome stuff

[@TKCL]

Normal every day streaming in HD is fine (don't do 4k) and it works excellent for my uploads and livestreaming I do.

[@verogrant3105]

As I said before I have been using this net buddy with a cheaper cuddy router with the t mobile sims no problem yet

[@TKCL]

We just had a viewer do that same exact setup with an external antenna, and has been averaging 150 megabits a second down.

[@dancharron7098]

T-Mobile is doing a Space-X deal. Look it up.... Way up

[@RobertKohut]

Impressive... :-)

[@hectorperez7655]

keep an open eye for Starlink, I have installed their equipment before in places that "had no coverage" and believe it or not I have gotten some of the best speed test results, in a few more months the 2nd gen satellites will quadruple the speed as well.

[@TKCL]

I'm good, I get amazing upload speeds which is extremely important for me. My download is plenty fast enough to stream multiple tvs and devices at the same time too. Not to mention all that for $39.99 a month.

[@hectorperez7655]

@@TKCL I haven't seen that 80 plus upload so far with Starlink speed test so I do agree with you 👍

[@Michelleleigh83]

I have the Verizon home internet white square box and I use it in the BLM lands in southern Nevada and California. I get anywhere from 30 to 60 and all the way up to 300 speed depending where I’m at and I don’t use any external antenna but I’m always looking around for better ways to get Internet. Put it on $50 a month.m unlimited They say it’s not mobile but it is I plug it into my Prius and I’ve used it from Northern California always to Vegas no problems but I would just like faster speeds when I’m out in the desert Boondocking 30s are ok for basic stuff

[@jeffreyulery2182]

thanks for the detailed video I just wish you wouldnt have skipped the speed test with out the antennas.

[@omarr7825]

Ok you deserve a like

[@johnniewalker4621]

Hey man. Great review of the product, I too live where there are no options. I saw your video and purchased the same router that you have with t-mobile. Everything has been working great. Although I just experienced a situation where I have connection but no internet. Just wondering if you had any issues. I've tried resetting with no luck.

[@TKCL]

No I have not experienced that, did you unplug the router for a few minutes and power back up? You didn't do an internal factory reset did you? Inside the routers settings?

[@bagsandbodyscents]

Love this video. I do have a question I do not have cable but do have a fire stick and Roku will they work with this system and also I have 5 tvs do I only order one router? New this!! Thanks in advance

[@TKCL]

Yes this has wifi built in, so any appliance that has wifi (roku, some tvs) will work to get internet.

[@kdpjsp]

Excellent information! Any problems with drop-outs on signal or having to reset your modem/router to maintain a good signal?

[@TKCL]

I always reset, I have a timed outlet to do so. Cell towers have priority lists based on time of connection and how long you have been connected. Anytime you reset your moved back to the top of the priority list. I did have a small spell about two weeks ago of lost connection at random times. Not a single issue since.

[@82ndpara21]

In Missouri we a type of rural internet. It’s essentially broadband with repeater towers. I pay $170 a month for 6 down 2 up. I appreciate the information and testing you’ve done. Surprisingly, the T Moble map shows us in some solid 4g and even extended 5g.

[@TKCL]

I hope it works as well for you as it has me.

[@Savior57]

I had the same speeds that's why I canceled my Internet. I'm definitely not paying $150/month for that. Plus these cellphone boosters are expensive. I am settling with mobile hotspot until I move to the city.

[@dtm7909]

What part of Missouri? I’m in south Missouri and the 5G n71 is very popular here and really gets out a long distance at 600 mhz. T-Mobile rules south Missouri. Last year T-Mobile ran a special for unlimited at $25.00 a month for life , I got 3 lines because I couldn’t pass it up .

[@jp34604]

. For clarity regarding the High Gain Antennas. They are known as ... LPDA (Log Periodic Directional Arrays) Or YAGI Directional Antenna Array. For > 4G-LTE. > 5G-mm Wavelength. > Wi-Fi - Tx / Rx. > 9 to 11 dBi of signal gain. They are Passive Non-Amplified devices as they are not externally powered. As opposed too the also passive flat panel designs known as Fractal Antenna Arrays also available in both 2x2 and 4x4 MIMO (multiple in multiple out) configurations, generally with less signal gain however with potentially higher signal interference rejection capability. Hope this helps.

[@thomastuumarsi]

hi, does anybody have similar experiences for europe esp. for Austria? Thank you - Thank you Andrew for all your work! Thomas

[@Robert-Wilson]

If you really want outside Wi-Fi. They also make make outdoor Wi-Fi antennas the can be put on some routers if the Wi-Fi antenna on the router is removable as well.

[@TKCL]

I can't complain with my current router, 800ft before I drop signal. That's way farther than I need.

[@Robert-Wilson]

@@TKCL I did forget one thing if using one of the Wi-Fi extenders a little not it cuts your Wi-Fi speed in half when going threw one. Just thought I’d point that out.

[@TKCL]

That's a bummer

[@wkernwood]

What kind of cellular signal do you get at home and are you using any kind of cell signal booster in addition to this setup? We only get at best 1 bar where we're at so I'm not sure this will work for us. Thank you for all the time and effort you've put into these videos, they're extremely helpful!!

[@TKCL]

No idea, I don't own a T mobile phone. I do use a cell booster for my Verizon as I was not getting good signal. You do NOT need a cell booster for a cellular router. The specific external antenna is far more capable.

[@joeschnell5695]

Since your cellular router has four removable wifi output antennas, remove one 5ghz and one 2.4ghz and see if you can purchase outside wifi antennnas to extend your outdoor wifi range.

[@stromer24]

i have traveldata right now for my home internet, and their prices are going up next month from $85 to $150 so this looks like a good alternative

[@TKCL]

Wow this will be half to a third that price depending on the carrier.

[@stromer24]

@@TKCL Its going through tmobile at the moment. i have it hooked up to a bolton long range antenna and im just happy to get 20 mbps down honestly. looks like net buddy is sold out of alot of there cheaper priced routers at the moment

[@TKCL]

From my experience testing, the Suncomm 5g router is worth the money. Better hardware and speeds as a result. Paired with their $45 a month T mobile plan its hard to beat.

[@stromer24]

That’s what I’m afraid of haha. That thing is $500. But it may be worth it in the long run

[@JerryHargett]

Hey Andrew really enjoyed your video. I was wondering. Is it possible to connect a mesh routing system to the routers to get better coverage through out your home and outside? Thanks for the information. Great Job! Example: Nest Wifi Pro with Wi-Fi 6E or TP Link Mesh Systems.

[@TKCL]

I don't see why not, it has spots for patch cables on the backside. I'm about to be adding a mesh system myself.

[@virginiaallisonpeck2517]

My rural Verizon is $40.00 @ month unlimited. I had to ask for the cheapest service. But letting go of my pride has saved me lots of money. In central New Mexico. Good luck.

[@TKCL]

Sadly not available here, I checked.

[@ericjbowman1708]

33:20 I was psyched when they built a cell tower about five miles from my ranch, several years ago. It's just never been turned on. Total cell-coverage dead zone, with a brand-new tower in the middle of it. Why go through the money and effort to build a tower and not turn it on? Because the rural subsidy that applied was for building the tower. Not providing service, from said tower! If they turned it on, they'd lose all that money they were paid to build it. I feel your pain. Thanks for the informative vid, I was just wondering about T-Mobile myself, in an area where Verizon and AT&T are the only options, and getting worse all the time. They can't even keep 911 service consistently available here. CenturyLink took my DSL service away. This is all against the law, but where's the enforcement?

[@putt-putt4176]

So I have question about your set up? The initial set up was to boost your cell phone service or internet with the Hi boost device? Then next video you installed two directional antennas for your new router that can accept a data plan card/chip? And now this video is about adding a more powerful router and two additional antennas to improve signal strength and better download and upload speeds? I just want to make sure that i got that right. I'm in the process of investing some of the same products to improve my internet as well. Your videos have really help me.....

[@TKCL]

That's correct, the Hiboost has nothing to do with my internet, it's for cell signal only. I am simply showing there are different types of cellular routers and antenna options depending on how much you want to spend and how fast of internet you are looking for.

[@2CANSAM1970]

On 4g i can pull almost 300 down and 50/60 up here is eastern canada.

[@brandonbowser5487]

so did some home work / i have both att and t moble 5g n 4g where i live/ wasn''t sure what to get but ik a lot of ppl say att 5g isnt as fast so i ordered t moble / it comes monday i cant wait to try it out

[@TKCL]

I can tell you that T mobile is known for having the most laid back rules, least network restrictions and more. That's probably the better choice.

[@joeglennaz]

Thank you for the video. I noticed you have cables coiled up near the antennas. Do you think you can get better upload speed if you shorten those cables have to just what you need?

[@TKCL]

I'm not comfortable cutting coax, plus these are specific connectors requiring special tools.

[@reginamcclelland1712]

Have you heard of the insty connect and have you tried it with your net buddy plan?

[@RonHarrisMe]

You and I have a different understanding of "affordable".

[@TKCL]

It's all relative

[@hartiaacres]

Living in rural BC , this type of set-up interests me. My one concern is how will it work in the winter. You are based in a warmer climate zone. We get well over 5ft or snow a season. We are also in a area that gets no cell service .

[@TKCL]

No cell service means this won't work. You need some sort of signal to boost.

[@miccyp87]

4G LTE is capable of up to 300MBPS on a CAT19 device… well here in Australia anyway…. I use it in a semi rural area with external antenna and get about 180+ down 90% of the time

[@TKCL]

That's great speeds! I hear theoretically it's capable of 600 mbps in the US.

[@kellyschmidt4389]

Great information!! I'm looking to do something simular at our lake cabin in MN, do you know if Buddy Net has good customer service?

[@TKCL]

To be honest people seem to act like it's a little difficult to reach them, I think it's a one man operation, so that might be why. I've personally always got a response within a day or two of sending in a email. The service of the equipment has been great.

[@theBullringLive]

Hmmm. I have the Chester Repair version of the Mofi and was told by Waveform that a 2x2 antennae will not work with it.

[@TKCL]

Not familiar with that brand, if it has antenna hookups for cellular, it should work.

[@eljeff3218]

You need to try wired connection as well as you do wifi

[@TKCL]

I've tried them, very little difference. 5g wifi is fast.