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.
The Archer AX6000 from TP-Link is one of the fastest around with tons of wireless speed, eight gigabit Ethernet ports for wired devices, and 2.5Gbps WAN. HomeCare software makes it a great pick for families.
Grab a phone for lower monthly payments directly from T-Mobile or get an unlocked device with support for T-Mobile's LTE and 5G network. If you're thinking of switching the Magenta Network or adding a new line, there are some great savings on a wide range of Android phones and iPhones.
Verizon has one of the best networks around with great coverage, reliable service, and solid speeds. You can even access the new nationwide 5G network on most plans if you have a phone that supports it making it a great time to upgrade your device.
Eero finally has a mesh solution fast enough for gigabit connection with the Eero Pro 6. The Eero Pro is still fast enough for most people but if you need more speed than your older mesh can provide, the Eero Pro 6 is a great choice.
An Eero Pro 6 mesh setup delivers plenty of speed and capacity to all your wireless devices across your entire home. Great Alexa integration and a Zigbee hub makes it the perfect base for a reliable smart home.
The Eero 6 Extender is a great way to add more coverage to your Eero 6 or Eero Pro 6 mesh but doesn't work as a standalone solution and isn't a great fit for a Wi-Fi 5 system.
TP-Link makes networking products that strike a great balance between price and quality. If you're looking to get in on the brand, here are some of our favorite routers.
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Wi-Fi 6 mesh routers take speed to the next level with improved connectivity between the mesh nodes. Whether you need gigabit speeds or just want consistent coverage, there are plenty of options available.
If it's time to get a new router, it's worth it to make the jump to Wi-Fi 6 as more and more new devices are able to take advantage of the new tech.
Wi-Fi 6 has arrived and promises speeds of up to 10Gbps by combining both the 2.4GHz and two 5GHz networks in your home. Here are the best compatible routers to take advantage of the faster speeds and greater capacity of Wi-Fi 6.
Mint Mobile has been around for a few years now, but is there any downside to its cheaper plans? Read our complete Mint Mobile review for the verdict.
Google Fi is known for its huge network footprint as well as great international roaming options but for most people, a T-Mobile plan makes a lot more sense, especially if you have more than one line.
The Eero Pro 6 and the Linksys MX10 Velop both offer 6,000 sq ft of coverage and plenty of speed for a gigabit connect. At $100 less, the Eero Pro 6 system makes more sense for most people.
All of the major carriers offer some sort of 5G. T-Mobile has the densest 5G network is bringing support to its MVNOs.
Straight Talk supports the Big Four networks making it a breeze to bring your own phone to its service, but Boost Mobile has more opportunity for savings and a newly-expanded T-Mobile-based network.
Eero has managed to keep all Eeros compatible with one another with software updates allowing users to keep using their old Eeros even when they've added newer and faster Eeros to the mesh.
Does it support 5G? How does it work? How can I switch to it? Here's everything you need to know about Google's take on wireless service — Google Fi.
Wi-Fi 6 helps the Eero Pro 6 mesh system deliver gigabit speeds all around the home while the standard Eero 6 can deliver up to 500Mbps. Both routers work with the entire Eero line of of routers for expansion and are set up with the Eero app.
DISH Network is working with Qualcomm to accelerate the deployment of its 5G network. With Qualcomm's RAN platforms, DISH will be able to fast track its rollout of the nation's first cloud-native, Open RAN-compliant 5G network.