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[lemondrop9344]

Some more mapping information regarding 5G.

https://www.speedtest.net/ookla-5g-map

This was found on the Peplink forum.

 

[CaptainGizmo]

@DKRITTER I don’t think you’re disagreeing; at least not with my POV.
I, too, am always on board with the latest capabilities, even if they aren’t widespread “YET”.

But, just for clarification, for folks who have a choice to make, wanna save money, and PLAN TO UPGRADE in the near future anyways, then paying the extra for 5G now, may not be the best choice.

Case in point, I know there are people dropping serious cash to have a CAT18 transit, yet don’t even know what it’s bandwidth capability is, let alone if they’ll ever use it. And if you don’t get caught up in the numbers game, you may find a dual router with “only” CAT12 will be better.

Thats all’s I’ms say’n. ;-)

 

[Neal]

I personally would not get anything without 4x4 MIMO cellular antennas in this day and age. As a RVer this is key for more remote connectivity. This requires CAT 18 or better.

 

[lemondrop9344]

Product selection & utilization is normally dependent upon user requirements, vendor offerings & how much pain one's wallet can tolerate. I say this in the context of internet connectivity & cellular data plans/carriers/equipment which will enable you to utilize the internet based on one's requirements. You then add in the variables associated with a mobile lifestyle & you quickly realize it will be difficult to replicate the network you had in your sticks & bricks home.
In looking at AT&T, Verizon & T-Mobile real 5G coverage maps, I can not draw any other conclusion than it will be unlikely you will encounter a real 5G unless you are in a major metropolitan area. Surely the coverage will improve over time.
To the best of my knowledge, AT&T & Verizon, have not yet certified the Peplink 5G device for use on their networks. Having gone through the exercise of getting my Peplink CAT-18 to work on the Verizon network prior to certification, it's a hassle I would rather not deal with.
There is no one solution that will fit everyone's needs.

 

[CaptainGizmo]

To the best of my knowledge, AT&T & Verizon, have not yet certified the Peplink 5G device for use on their networks. Having gone through the exercise of getting my Peplink CAT-18 to work on the Verizon network prior to certification, it's a hassle I would rather not deal with.

Uh...funny...according to recent experiences, those two have no clue as to what a PepWave even IS...let alone "certify" it on their system...4G OR 5G.

 

[Neal]

I don't think carriers certify devices. Device vendors certify their products as compatible. Pepwave would have to complete testing to consider it certified.

 

[CaptainGizmo]

I don't think carriers certify devices. Device vendors certify their products as compatible. Pepwave would have to complete testing to consider it certified.

Absolutely agree, Neal. Furthermore, As you and I remember, I think we all can get in more trouble than worth, with trying to tell them what a PepWave even is.

 

[Neal]

All they may need is a IMEI but I think those days of manual activation is behind us.

 

[DKRITTER]

I think sometimes don't ask don't tell works best.

I took the Sim card out of the Verizon MIFI and put it in an adapter then put it in the pepwave.

We received notification from Verizon and ignored it.

 

[Neal]

Agreed. The clerks at cell stores are minimally trained and easily overloaded. Know what you want before you go in and be specific in what you ask for them run out the door!