T-Mobile Home Internet Network Speed | T-Mobile 5G Home Internet (2024)

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How fast is T-Mobile's 5G home internet? ›

T-Mobile 5G Home Internet customers receive consistent broadband speeds and see typical download speeds between 72 – 245 Mbps, which is great speed for streaming video, surfing the web, working from home and most types of online gaming. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above this range.

Your T-Mobile 5G Home Internet may be slow if the incoming internet signal isn't strong enough. You can see your gateway's signal strength using the meter on the gateway's LCD screen or within the T-Mobile Internet app. Good internet gateway placement is crucial with 5G internet services like T-Mobile's.

For homes that aren't yet eligible for our unlimited T-Mobile 5G Home Internet service, we offer data bucketed plans starting at 100GB that can be used on the T-Mobile 4G LTE or 5G networks without being tied to a specific location. Customers can also choose from higher data buckets: 150 GB, 200 GB, or 300 GB.

How fast is 5G? 5G can deliver speeds up to 20 Gbps in ideal conditions. That's nearly 200 times faster than the 4G network. Your location, network provider, and device capabilities all influence that rate, but significant improvements in speed and performance can be expected from 5G in everyday scenarios.

T-Mobile Home Internet customers see typical download speeds between 33-182 Mbps and typical upload speeds between 6-23 Mbps. Keep in mind that speeds can vary depending on location, time of day, signal strength and availability, and other factors.

If you're utilizing an advanced wireless 5G Gateway device like the one offered by T-Mobile Home Internet, the fix is often simple. Just place your gateway close to a window or high up on an upper floor or bookshelf facing the nearest T-Mobile cell tower.

Network congestion and throttling are the most common reasons for internet slowdowns in the latter part of the day. There is an internet rush hour that usually runs from about 7-11 pm on weekdays. This can interfere with your use of the internet for streaming, movies, and more.

Slow Internet: On your T-Mobile account, check that you haven't used all of your high-speed data bucket. Refer to Data speeds for more information. If you used 50 GB of data this bill cycle, you're subject to lower network prioritization during times of local congestion.

5G home Internet may be a step forward for those in rural areas with less access to high-speed broadband Internet providers. But for larger households that need unlimited data to simultaneously game, work, learn and stream Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more on multiple devices, it's not yet living up to the hype.

Is 5G home internet faster than fiber? No, 5G home internet is not faster than fiber. Fiber can reach speeds up to 5,000Mbps, while 5G home internet can reach max speeds of 300–1,000Mbps (depending on the provider and plan). Fiber also has symmetrical speeds, so its uploads are just as fast as downloads.

Is 5G faster than WiFi at home? ›

In most cases, 5G will be faster but not all 5G is created equally. While most users won't notice a difference between 5G and Wi-Fi 6 in terms of speed,they will experience notable improvements in range, reliability and consistency. Some technology requires ultra-low latency to function properly.

Yes, customers are required to call T-Mobile prior to moving to confirm that their Wifi Gateway will work at their new address. If T-Mobile Home Internet service is available at the new address, you can use it as soon as you move in.

Yes, data is “unlimited” but it is slowed to 128kbps like all other mobile internet plans after you reach the limit.

On average, 5G home internet providers typically offer download speeds of 40 – 300 Mbps and upload speeds of 10 – 50 Mbps. These speeds are subject to location and availability.

T-Mobile Home Internet Speed

T-Mobile's download speeds run between 72 Mbps and 245 Mbps, while upload speeds range between 15 Mbps and 31 Mbps. These speeds are consistent across all of T-Mobile's plans, though the data available depends on which plan you choose.

Higher speeds

One of the biggest pros of 5G home internet is that the service can be significantly faster than many other ISPs, with some 5G providers offering speeds up to 1,000 Mbps.

Though 5G is typically the fastest mobile Internet connection, reliability can be a challenge. WiFi offers a faster, more reliable Internet connection when combined with a reliable router and a reliable Internet plan.