Wireless carrier T-Mobile on Wednesday launched a new Home Internet service that taps into the wireless carrier’s 5G network to provide home broadband access and quick setup through a companion iOS app.
The service addresses a potential market of 30 million U.S. households while are eligible to sign up, and currently consists of a single plan that retails for $60 per month without added taxes, fees, contracts, or equipment charges.
The carrier says most new customers will enjoy average speeds of up to 100 megabits per second. However, real-world 5G speeds on today’s mobile devices — including the iPhone 12 — often fall far short of these claims.
T-Mobile has also stated that its Home Internet plan forgoes data caps, offering unlimited data usage.
The company will send along a gateway router for customers that sign up for the service, and the device requires only a power outlet and central location for the home.
The router includes a pre-installed SIM card, which will pick up a 5G connection and relay it as a local WiFi network. It also has a built-in battery, allowing users to move it around their homes to find the spot with the best signal.
The gateway device uses the current WiFi 6 standard, and T-Mobile has stated that it can support 64 simultaneous device connections. The unit also features two built-in Ethernet ports, and will fall back to LTE speeds if it loses its 5G signal.
Users will need to go to the T-Mobile sign-up page and enter their address to see if they’re eligible for the service.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via AppleInsider and T-Mobile