![]() ![]() There’s no VPN, no detailed parental controls, no port forwarding, no DMZ and no designated guest network. ![]() The T-Mobile gateway seems like a work in progress, lacking a lot of the advanced – but common – features found in modern routers and internet providers’ gateways. The web interface for the T-Mobile 5G Home Internet gateway lets you make a limited number of. Rather, the battery is there to let you move the device around the house untethered as you search for the location with the best 5G signal. In fact, when you unplug the router or the power fails, the WiFi and Ethernet capabilities are disabled. The gateway has a built-in battery, but it’s not there to provide power if your lights go out. There’s a USB-C port and a place to plug in an Uninterruptible Power Supply, though T-Mobile isn’t making one available for it at the moment. There’s also a phone jack, presumably for a Voice Over IP phone service, but at the moment it’s inactive. It supports Wi-Fi 6, or the 802.11ax protocol, and has two Gigabit Ethernet ports. ![]() T-Mobile 5G Home Internet uses a combination cellular receiver and Wi-Fi router. Made by Nokia, it’s an-8.5-inches tall grey cylinder with a small touchscreen on top. There are no additional fees, such as rental of the 5G gateway, and no contracts. Remarkably, T-Mobile’s site promises “No Price Hikes.” That’s a pretty bold claim we’ll see if it sticks. You may or may not see the same offer at your location. The website is currently showing me a “limited-time offer” of $50 a month, for as long as you keep the service. The carrier is charging $60 a month if you use autopay, $65 if not. ![]()
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