Tag Archives: Home Internet Gateway

T-Mobile Offering Free Upgrades for Original Home Internet Gateway Users

T-Mobile is finally saying goodbye to its first 5G home internet device. The carrier is reaching out to customers who still use the original Nokia gateway with an offer to upgrade to a newer model at no cost. According to The Mobile Report, the wireless carrier began sending text messages and emails to affected customers this month. The replacement comes as T-Mobile transitions to newer 5G technology that the original Nokia 5G21 gateway can’t support.  Unlike … [read full article]

T‑Mobile’s New 5G Gateway Launches July 21 for Amplified Customers

T‑Mobile is rolling out its next-generation 5G home internet gateway, dubbed the G5AR, starting July 21; though only for new customers who sign up on the Amplified plan online.  As reported by The Mobile Report, this upgrade brings some modern perks, but it also drops a popular feature that users loved.  The new gateway is set to support Release 16 of the 3GPP 5G standard, which could bring faster upload speeds and the ability to tap … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile is Working on a New Mesh Node

It looks like T-Mobile is working on a new mesh node.  As spotted in a recent FCC filing, the Un-carrier is trying to get new mesh Wi-Fi nodes approved by the FCC. The document was shared by The Mobile Report, which details the new “T-Mobile Internet Wi-Fi Mesh Access Point” for the unit with model number “WE6204430.”  The publication did not reveal too much information about the mesh node. But they shared that the unit … [read full article]

Metro by T-Mobile Offering T-Mobile Home Internet Gateway for $9.99

Metro by T-Mobile is giving customers a discount on T-Mobile’s Home Internet gateway device.  As spotted by Wave7 Research’s Jeff Moore, a photo of the discount was advertised in a Metro by T-Mobile store based in California last March 12th.  According to the promotion, the 5G Gateway is only $9.99 for a limited time period instead of its regular $24.99 price. To get the gateway device at that price, you will need to add home internet … [read full article]

T-Mobile’s New Gateway Device is Now Available in Stores

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T-Mobile’s 5G Home Internet service has only been around for a few years but it’s already a service that many are enjoying. Through the service, users get to have access to up to 200 Mbps speeds. Ever since its inception, T-Mobile’s Home Internet service has offered four Home Internet Gateway devices. It is through these devices that users can connect to the cellular network. These devices also offer Wi-Fi and ethernet connection. The good news is, a … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Offers $20 Off on Home Internet for Black Friday

With the holiday season coming up, T-Mobile has unveiled its Black Friday deals. Apart from getting a discount on hardware, new lines, and streaming services, the Un-carrier has a special promotion for those interested in getting high-speed internet.  For a limited time period, the Un-carrier is taking $20 off from the plan when you activate a new home internet line on an eligible unlimited plan. Usually, this plan costs $50 per month. With this offer in place, … [read full article]

Developer Releases App for More Control Over T-Mobile Home Internet Gateway

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For T-Mobile Home Internet users who are looking for more control over the app, there seems to be a new way to work around this. Earlier today, The Mobile Report rolled out a new app that allows users to have more control over their gateway device from a PC.  The app, called HINT Control, is described as a “cross-platform app to let you see and use advanced features on your T-Mobile Home Internet gateway.”  As of … [read full article]

Report: T-Mobile Will Be Offering Two New Gateway Devices Soon

T-Mobile’s Home Internet service seems to be something that the Un-carrier plans to offer permanently. Although there are still some issues, T-Mobile is working on these to make its customers pleased with the experience. Ever since the service launched, there have only been a handful of internet gateway devices available. But according to The Mobile Report, the Un-carrier plans to add two new gateway devices soon. The report was able to obtain FCC listings of these … [read full article]

Developer Creates App for T-Mobile Home Internet Gateway Devices

T-Mobile’s Home Internet service has been around since April 2021. Ever since T-Mobile launched the service, it has been widely appreciated by customers who have had trouble getting reliable internet service from ISPs. Despite its success, however, many are unhappy with the firmware used on such gateways.  Unfortunately, these gateway devices don’t give much information about their internet connections. They only provide a look into basic signal strength. T-Mobile’s Home Internet gateway devices cannot be customized.  The … [read full article]

Modem update bricks more than 30k T-Mobile Home Internet devices

Some T-Mobile Home Internet users are currently facing a problem with their gateway devices. As revealed by The T-Mo Report, a new firmware update has caused around 24% of units “to lose all communication with the network.” This issue is currently affecting T-Mobile Home Internet users with the Sagemcom Fast 5688W gateway device.   The report shared confirmation of the issue caused by the MR3 device update with version number 1.2.74. The update has caused around 34,000 … [read full article]