When Samuel is not writing about networking or 5G at Mobile Nations, he spends most of his time researching computer components and obsessing over what CPU goes into the ultimate Windows 98 computer. It's the Pentium 3.
An eSIM stores your activation information on your phone eliminating the need to use a physical SIM card in your phone. This also makes it much simpler to activate always-connected PCs and tablets for data service.
Netgear's Orbi RBK22 is a great entry-level mesh system with a tri-band connection and dedicated backhaul that should be more than enough for most homes. The eero Pro can add some coverage to your eero mesh with a great low profile but won't work on its own.
Both the eero and eero Pro can serve as the start to your eero mesh but the Beacon needs to connect to an existing eero network. The eero Pro adds more speed thanks to its tri-band wireless connection.
Building a mesh network for your home Wi-Fi has never been easier with routers from companies like Netgear and eero. Eero seeks to make mesh networks as easy and attractive as possible, and in many ways, succeeds.
Mesh systems can make the most of a tri-band setup's extra bandwidth to keep speeds high. While eero Pro delivers a solid experience in a compact package, Netgear's Orbi RBK50 has more speed and more coverage.
Google Wifi and Eero have a lot in common on the surface but the real differences come from their ecosystems and expansion options.
Most routers and even ISPs are making the move to IPv6 which can add efficiency and improved support for more devices but to most home users, the effects won't be immediate. Unless something essential on your network isn't working with IPv6, there's no reason not to use it with eero.
Plume gets the hardware right but it isn't quite worth it for most people to sign up for a Wi-Fi subscription service. Eero keeps things more traditional with a ton of optional subscription features if you want them
Google Wifi was one of the first mesh systems around and it's still one of the most intuitive. For many people, it's still a great system with enough speed for most online activity.
The SuperPod from Plume has some great hardware with a solid balance of feature but the required Plume subscription isn't worth it to many people. The eero Beacon keeps things compact and expands an eero mesh with all subscriptions remaining optional.
All of the major carriers are deploying 5G in some capacity and 5G capable phones are starting to roll out. It's all to answer the demand for more capacity and more consistent coverage.
In response to FCC Chairman Pai's Keep Americans Connected Pledge, all major carriers are waiving late fees and aren't canceling service for nonpayment for 60 days.
All of the major carriers offer some sort of 5G. T-Mobile has the densest 5G network is bringing support to its MVNOs.
For business customers 5G on AT&T is moving fast. Consumers need to wait a bit longer to get access to the fastest AT&T mobile network.
5G deployment is moving fast and the list of cities with coverage is growing all the time. See if your U.S. city has coverage yet by Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T.
Netgear makes one of the fastest mesh network systems around but Arris stays focused on Wi-Fi delivering top speeds and great features.
For its mesh systems, eero tries to make things simple. This carries over to its security offerings which include software such as 1Password, Malwarebytes, and Encrypt.me VPN service.
The best part of a mesh network is that it can be expanded to fit your needs. Both the Eero Beacon and Google Wifi can work as an easy node but the Beacon can plug straight into the wall and making placement a breeze.
There is no more threat than 4G from radiation but there are new concerns for weather prediction.
Both eero and eero Pro systems can be connected with an included Ethernet cable. The eeros will even automatically detect an internet connection.