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HOW IT WORKS:

A WINDOW INTO 5G WIRELESS INTERNET

How 5G wireless technology connects you to the world from the comfort of your home.

How our 5G internet is different.

While cable internet relies on wired connections, T-Mobile Home Internet uses the power of over-the-air 5G to provide reliable connectivity where wires can’t reach. Plus, we won’t tangle you up in long-term contracts.

Delivered via 5G cellular network; speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.

How our 5G home internet works.

T-Mobile’s 5G network is built on a series of cell sites that use radio waves to send and receive data. Your gateway converts the nearest 5G signal into Wi-Fi, allowing you to access the internet wirelessly.

Optimizing your 5G home internet connection.

Does the placement of your 5G gateway matter?

Yes, and here’s why.

Just like plants need sunlight to thrive, your gateway needs 5G radio waves to deliver the best wireless performance. Putting your gateway in a window helps it connect to the nearest 5G cell tower or data hub, allowing for faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, and greater capacity than placements without a strong connection.

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Benefits & capabilities of 5G home internet.

Easy & flexible installation.

Once you sign up, we’ll send a 5G gateway to your home. Just plug it in, download the T-Mobile Internet app, and get connected in minutes. No technician needed.

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Greater availability.

Thanks to advances in 5G technology, millions of homes across America have access to reliable wireless internet—even those in rural areas with little to no cable coverage.

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Delivered via 5G cellular network; speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
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Exclusive perks & deals.

You deserve more from your internet service. As a T-Mobile 5G Home Internet customer, you’ll enjoy benefits like Wi-Fi device deals, entertainment deals, and exclusive perks.

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Choosing the best plan for your home—and budget.

Once you find a T-Mobile home internet plan that meets your connectivity needs, bundle it with a T-Mobile phone line to save more when you switch. Plus, enjoy customer-exclusive deals.

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5G Internet And How To Get It

Thanks to advances in wireless technology, you’ve probably been able to break free from most of the messy cords that once cluttered your home and limited where you could access your favorite content. 

While you’re no longer tethered to your go-to devices, you may still feel tethered to your old-school cable company. Streaming services ushered in an era of cable-free bliss, but a lot of customers assume they’re stuck with their cable provider for reliable home internet, which often comes with high prices, equipment charges, long contracts, cumbersome, wired connections and not-so-great customer service. 

Until now, that is.

How fast is 5G home internet (in Mbps) compared to cable?

T-Mobile Home Internet customers see typical download speeds between 33-182 Mbps and typical upload speeds between 6-23 Mbps. Keep in mind that speeds can vary depending on location, time of day, signal strength and availability, and other factors. Click here for more info. 

While we can’t directly compare speeds for T-Mobile 5G Home Internet vs. Xfinity, Spectrum, Comcast, Cox, etc., you can check your current speeds here and see for yourself. Best of all, you have nothing to lose, since you can try out T-Mobile Home Internet first to make sure you find a plan that works for you.

How easy is it to set up 5G home internet vs. cable?

T-Mobile Home Internet utilizes a 100% wireless 5G Gateway. Once you sign up for a plan, we send the 5G Gateway to your home. No messy cables. No technicians needed. Just plug in your gateway and download the free app. It’ll walk you through a simple setup and get you connected in minutes.

What is 5G internet?

5G internet (also known as fixed wireless internet) uses a wireless signal, just like your mobile devices, making the need for messy coaxial or telephone cables in your home a thing of the past.

While traditional home Wi-Fi was often spotty and unreliable (especially with a lot of devices in use) advances in 5G and Wi-Fi 6, the next generation of Wi-Fi technology, has taken wireless capabilities to new heights, allowing for truly viable 5G home internet—minus the cords.

Is T-Mobile 5G home internet available in rural internet areas?

More than 40-million households are eligible for T-Mobile 5G home internet. A third of our home internet customers are in rural America1. You can check to see if it's available near you now.

How much does T-Mobile Home Wi-Fi cost?

T-Mobile offers affordable Home Internet starting at just $50/month with a qualifying voice line and AutoPay. No contracts. No fees. No price hikes.

Ready to cut the cord and make your move? See if T-Mobile Home Internet is available in your area and find a plan that works for you.