internet without using big sat providers

[edgerly779]

We need high speed internet on ranch in texas and do not want to sign up for 2 year contract. What are the options to get internet there.?

[cyphr02]

Do you get decent cellular coverage out there?

If not, I'd queue up for Starlink, they're going to be a game changer in the high speed sat market. https://www.starlink.com/

[edgerly779]

Yes good cell coverage. My son just ordered starlink but wait time is months I heard.

[cyphr02]

Check with your mobile telecom provider to see if they offer wireless home internet rates. I know AT&T & Verizon both offer it in a lot of areas.

[hermosabeach]

T mobile and Verizon have some interesting deals for wifi internet.

[hermosabeach]

You might want to look at a few reviews

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TDOlGF1dhO8

[Misterclick]

[NorCalBusa]

I'd stay with Starlink. Buy a Tesla and ask them to move you up the list for sat?

[edgerly779]

Viasat want 120 and 24 month contract.Thanks for tips

[the86d]

When traveling, I tether all the time... work Notebook, Firestick in Hotels (USE 5Ghz, NOT 2.4Ghz), tablet, etc...
I know it isn't included in some AT&T plans, but I think it is with everyone else, but maybe not pre-paid.

T-Mobile has Whole Home Internet Service via cell data with no overages for $50/month, unlimited, uncapped data:
https://www.t-mobile.com/isp/plan
"Is there a data cap on the T-Mobile Home Internet service?

Nope! There are no data caps on our 5G Home Internet service."

They are competing pretty-hard...

If you know you have a truly unlimited Tether plan (probably had to be grandfathered), this could work too.
When out FiOS went out for a couple days, we just tethered to our phones for TV.... as we only watch streaming TV.
We DID have a 20GB cap per phone at the time, and since it was just a few days, we didn't hit our caps.

[Robotron2k84]

Just FYI:

I had a big argument with T-Mobile support due to their throttling tower speeds for 4G LTE (specifically bands 2, 12, 66 [4] ), due to twin rollouts of home internet and 5G 700 MHz. Also, band shifting to the Sprint PCS ranges that have piss-poor indoor performance.

What they have done is make the unlimited tether plans from the past operate at near 3G speed all the time, and they are pushing the newer plans to get you on 5G with capped tether.

Have not tried the home internet offering, but they can and do change the playing field when it suits them, so even on a grandfathered unlimited plan, don’t expect nirvana.

[mhb285]

No point to point wifi services available?
Ask your neighbors....

[Jongage]

Verizon or At&T Home internet. They give you a cell based wifi router to use at home.

[Woodworker2]

Any mountains or tall hills near you? You might be able to get microwave internet service.

[edgerly779]

We are up against hills no hills between us and neighboring towns to west..