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Re: Upload speeds much faster than download speeds
I read this on the Tmobile site regarding how home internet users are classified. If you go to to the open internet page: https://www.t-mobile.com/responsibility/consumer-info/policies/internet-service Look for this heading: What speeds and performance can T-Mobile-branded Broadband Internet Access Services customers expect? Where are these speeds available? Read: “Additionally, we prioritize network data by plan and brand to deliver a range of customer choice points at great values. Data for customers on most T-Mobile-branded plans (and for customers on Sprint-branded plans while using the T-Mobile network), is prioritized before the data of customers on Essentials plans and Metro by T-Mobile or Assurance Wireless-branded plans. Mobile internet plans offered after December 12, 2020 with 30GB or more data per month, and Project 10Million and some other education-focused mobile internet plans, are prioritized next. The vast majority of customers on T-Mobile-branded, Sprint-branded, Metro by T-Mobile-branded, and Assurance Wireless-branded plans receive higher priority than the small fraction of customers who are Heavy Data Users on their rate plan, who are prioritized last on the network after exceeding the relevant threshold for the current billing cycle. T-Mobile Home Internet (available in select locations) customers receive the same network prioritization as Heavy Data Users, but should be less likely to experience congestion because the equipment is stationary and available in limited areas. “ [a "Heavy Data User" is defined as a customer using more than 50GB of data (100GB of data for new Magenta plans activated beginning February 24, 2021) in a billing cycle. ] So, what this reads to me is Home Internet Users are classified as Heavy Data Users (after they hit 50GB) and are then prioritized last on the network. So, if you live in a congested area or a small town with most people using Tmobile tower as their cell provider, you’re going to be last in line after hitting 50Gb. They really should make it clear that while the internet is unlimited you will be deprioritized during any congestion. If you are in a town with multiple providers and not many people use Tmobile, you likely won’t have issues. Otherwise, you might look into using a third arty reseller for Tmo LTE internet. It will cost quite a bit more but I think they have the data allottments raised much higher than 50gb before deprioritization.59Views1like0Comments