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Main Forums => The Roundtable => Topic started by: Ben on March 09, 2024, 08:41:50 AM
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The Starlink phone integration has progressed a lot faster than I was aware of. I've already been thinking about switching to T-Mobile for a few other reasons, but this would seal the deal, especially if it's already coming out this year. I was surprised at the current success on the indoor signal (even though it's not designed for that). I need to keep an eye on possibly buying some T-Mobile stock, though the per share price is a bit rich for my blood.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/spacex-cellular-starlink-system-works-on-iphone-pixel-galaxy-devices
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Interesting. I was preparing to dump T Mobile because of crappy coverage in my area. Maybe I’ll wait.
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Interesting. I was preparing to dump T Mobile because of crappy coverage in my area. Maybe I’ll wait.
I normally wouldn't have considered T-mobile, but from info I'm collecting, they seem to be at least as good as Verizon in my AO. I've never run into that anywhere else I've lived - Verizon has always been king. Plus T-Mobile appears to be expanding its internet service close enough for me to get it, which would give me Starlink bandwidth at less than half the cost.
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I'm just amazed they can pick up a reliable signed from a cell phone.
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My biggest gripe with my AT&T service is that the second I walk into my house my signal disappears.
I have to set my phone to Wifi calling to get signal. I never had that problem with Verizon. But, it's a small price to pay for what I'm saving over Verizon given my AT&T employee discounts. Mtnbkr used to work for Verizon and he said that the cell service discounts he got as a Verizon employee... well, he didn't get any.
My AT&T service also isn't that great when I visit Castle Key's area. It's pretty rural and bounded by a lot of water, so not a lot of places for cell towers. If I move down there when I retire (strongly considering it) I'll probably get a cell signal booster for the house no matter what carrier I have.