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ret5hd

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10. if your equipment has these capabilities:

Reply to Silent Type (Reply #4)

Sun Jun 22, 2025, 10:15 PM

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1) you have a 5G cellphone

2) you have hotspot capability on your cell plan

3) your computer has wifi capability

then you can “try before you buy”

just enable your hotspot on your phone, turn off your router, connect your computer to your phone via wifi…and give it a try.

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Today, took the *jump* - to 5G Home Internet, away from wires inside and out [View all] UTUSN Sunday OP

Well done UTUSN canetoad Sunday #1

Hah! - I seem to have a bottomless supply of something to be flummoxed about! UTUSN Sunday #7

Have had a wireless home for years UpInArms Sunday #2

Thanks, let's see how long it lasts! UTUSN Sunday #8

Works great for me flying rabbit Sunday #3

I'm going to try the 5G internet when I quit working. It's much cheaper, but right now have to transfer Silent Type Sunday #4

This one no contract, 5 years locked price UTUSN Sunday #9

That's a strong deal. At my age a 5 year lock might be perfect. Silent Type Sunday #12

if your equipment has these capabilities: ret5hd Sunday #10

Hey thanks. I'll give that a try. I'd just as soon not deal with anyone before I know it will work. Silent Type Sunday #11

spouse and i have used our cellphone hotspot... ret5hd Sunday #5

All the best! ZDU Sunday #6