r/Rural_Internet Aug 10 '24

[STICKY] Rural Internet Options

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Table of contents
1. Overview
2. Key Factors in Choosing an Internet Provider
3. Local Fixed Wireless
4. Cellular Home Internet
5. Cellular ISP’s
6. Starlink

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1. Overview

What are my options?

If you're reading this, it's likely that fiber optic internet is not available in your area. Fortunately, we live in a time where internet options have never been more available.

The Good News: Even in rural America, you usually have at least a few internet choices. While fiber optic is the best option when available, there are viable alternatives if it's not an option for you.

The Bad News: These alternatives might not be the most affordable, and each comes with its own set of trade-offs.

Below is a comparison of the main options available for rural areas, including local fixed wireless, home internet from major cellular providers, cellular ISPs, and Starlink. The table summarizes each option's pricing, pros, cons, and recommendations. For more detailed information on each option, follow the hyperlinks to the sections below.

Provider Type Price Coverage Pros Cons Recommendation
Local Fixed Wireless Lowest Localized - Generally the most affordable - Requires line-of-sight Recommended if available in your area.
- Reliable service - External hardware required
- Good customer support - Not always available
Cellular Home Internet Lowest Moderate - Affordable - Limited availability Best option if local providers are not available
- No data caps - Performance varies with congestion
- Easy setup - Locked to one location
Cellular ISPs Middle Nationwide - Easy setup - Higher prices Consider for high-speed needs and portability
- Portable - Variable performance
- High speeds - Can have poor reputations
Starlink Highest Global - Global coverage - High startup cost Suitable for areas without other options
- Low latency - Requires clear line-of-sight to sky
- High speeds - High monthly cost

2. Key Factors in Choosing an Internet Provider

Avoid HughesNet or Viasat

With the advent of cellular based providers and Starlink, you should ALWAYS avoid these companies. There’s no world in which these are a good option. Not having internet is a better option than them. Just don’t. Run. Flee. Abandon all hope ye who choose them.

Here’s why:

  • High Latency: Latency is generally 500ms or more, making gaming nearly impossible, and video conferencing sucks.
  • Data Caps and Throttling: They both impose strict data caps on their plans, which once hit, make doing anything on the web nearly impossible. And you increase the probability of punching your computer in frustration.
  • Long-Term Contracts: They generally require 24 to 36 month contracts, which makes canceling your service early quite expensive - even if it is barely working.
  • Poor Customer Satisfaction: Their customer service sucks, and tech support is akin to that of monkeys chained in the basement of a sweatshop speaking in Klingon.

Customer Experience

  • Check customer reviews: This is a critical step. A company can advertise anything, but reviews offer insight into how the real-world speeds and performance of a service provider really are.
  • Local feedback: If you’re working with a local company like fixed wireless, ask around to your neighbors and your friends to see if they’ve had a good experience with the company, and are happy with their speeds.

Pricing

  • Transparent Pricing: Look at how simple their pricing is. If it’s not clearly displayed on the website or there’s a bunch of different prices displayed, that probably means they’re hiding something. If you have to call them to get a price, that’s a definite red flag.
  • Monthly Costs: Compare monthly subscription fees across providers. Keep in mind that the lowest price may not always offer the best value if it comes with hidden costs or poor service.
  • Startup Costs: Be aware of any initial fees for equipment, installation, or activation. Providers with high startup costs may offer lower monthly rates but require a larger upfront investment.
  • Long-Term Costs: Consider potential increases in monthly fees over time. Providers like Verizon and T-Mobile often offer promotional rates that increase after an initial period, so make sure to read the fine print before purchasing.

Customer Service

  • While we all wish we could live in a world where tech doesn’t break down, the tragic reality is that we don’t. Tech issues will arise. And having good customer service is critically important in those times.
  • Generally smaller companies will have better customer service than large companies. Your best customer service will likely come through a local fixed wireless provider or a cellular ISP. T-Mobile, Verizon, and Starlink are massive corporations with outsourced support. So if that’s important to you, it’s worth consideration when weighing your options.

3. Local Fixed Wireless

Overview

Local fixed wireless providers are the first place you should be looking for internet offerings. They normally have good customer service, competitive pricing, and technicians who can resolve issues quickly.

To search for local internet providers, the FCC Broadband Map is the best place to look. Enter your address in the search box and see if there’s any providers in your area. If any show up, give them a call and see if they can service your area.

Another good place to look is asking around in your local area. Your neighbors, friends, and even your local chamber of commerce can help you.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros
    • Local Support: You often get local and quality customer service.
    • Lower Prices: In most cases, they offer the most competitive pricing options available.
    • Community Focus: Local providers are often more invested in the community and its needs.
    • Reliability: Fixed wireless is generally more reliable than cellular or satellite based options.
  • Cons
    • Cost for high-speed: Pricing is generally tiered by speed, and anything above 25mbps can be upwards of $100/mo or more.
    • Line-of-sight required: Fixed wireless requires a clear line-of-sight from the tower to your home. If you’re surrounded by trees or in a hilly area, there’s a good chance you can’t get service.
    • External hardware required: To setup your internet, they’ll need to send out a technician and mount hardware on the outside of your home.
    • Immobile: You can’t take your internet with you while traveling.
    • Rarely have a money-back guarantee: if it doesn’t work well, you’re generally out the money you spend on the service.

4. Cellular Home Internet

Overview

Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T all have cellular based home internet options, which are both excellent options if there’s no local providers in your area. Their area of coverage is fairly limited, so you may not always be in their service area. They both have competitive pricing - sometimes even cheaper than local fixed wireless providers. The speeds are entirely based upon the capacity of the cell tower, which means if you’re in an area with good speeds, you can get 100+ mbps. However, if you’re in an area with a lot of congestion and users, you can see speeds as low as 5-10mbps.

One of the key advantages of these services is the simplicity of setup - typically, you receive a router that you simply plug in and activate. There’s no external hardware required, and no technical experience needed. Additionally, there are no data caps on usage.

One important thing to note: As with all major telecoms, they have all these low prices with asterisks. Those prices are with all the possible discounts and bundling. The table below reflects the actual pricing if you aren’t doing bundling with their phone service, etc. So oftentimes their pricing isn’t quite as cheap as they look, if you aren’t already using them for your phone service.

Link Monthly Price Activation Fee Coverage Area
AT&T $60/mo (with autopay) None Limited coverage
Verizon $50-70/mo (with autopay) $35 Limited coverage, expanding
T-Mobile $55-75/mo (with autopay) $35 Broader coverage than Verizon, but still limited

Pros and Cons

  • Pros:
    • High-Speed Data with No Caps: All three providers have no data caps, and you’ll generally get high speeds.
    • Quick and Easy Setup: The setup is straightforward and typically involves receiving a router that you just plug in and activate with minimal hassle.
    • Low Monthly Costs: All three providers offer competitive monthly pricing, which can sometimes even be cheaper than local fixed wireless providers.
    • Low Startup Costs: The activation fee is up to a max of $35, which is a significant advantage even over local fixed wireless (often $100+).
  • Cons:
    • Limited Availability: The coverage for all three providers’ home internet services are only available in select locations.
    • Variable Performance: Performance will fluctuate depending on network congestion, with speeds generally slowing during peak usage times - typically mornings and evenings.
    • No Mobility: This service is only allowed at the address it was purchased for, so it’s not an option if you want to take it with you while traveling.
    • Poor Customer Service: As with large tech companies, tech support is outsourced to the lowest bidder who just follows a script, so getting any type of actual support can be difficult.

5. Cellular ISP’s

Overview

Cellular ISPs provide internet services that run on major cellular networks like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. These providers offer the advantage of utilizing the fastest available network in your location, which can deliver speeds of 100+ Mbps where coverage is strong. One of the main benefits is the portability of the service—since it operates over cellular networks, you can use it in different locations, making it ideal for those who travel frequently or need connectivity in various places.

The setup for cellular ISP services is straightforward. You only need to plug in a router to start connecting to the internet, eliminating the need for professional installation or additional hardware.

The key consideration when choosing a cellular ISP is selecting a reputable company. Checking online reviews and researching customer experiences can help you avoid providers with poor service or unreliable performance.

Important: many companies have come and gone over the years leaving customers without service and hardware that may not work with another company, therefore its recommended to choose a company that has been in business for several years and has a good reputation.

The table below compares several recommended cellular ISPs based on their pricing and startup costs.

Link Monthly Price (unlimited data) Router cost Incorporation year
Trifecta Wireless $99.95+ $9.95/mo 2018
USLTE $124+ Included in mo price 2019
GotW3 $134.99 $14.99/mo-$279 2018

Pros and Cons

  • Pros
    • Good Customer Service: Because cellular ISPs are small companies, their support is considerably better than your large telecoms.
    • High Speeds: In areas with strong cellular coverage, speeds can exceed 100 Mbps. This makes them a good option for streaming, gaming, and other data-intensive activities.
    • Easy Setup: You generally only need to plug in a router to get started, avoiding the need for professional installation or complicated hardware setups.
    • Portability: Cellular ISPs offer the flexibility to use the internet service in various locations, making them a great choice for frequent travelers or RVers.
  • Cons
    • Variable Performance: The performance of cellular ISP services will fluctuate depending on the capacity of the cell tower in your area. In locations with high congestion or poor coverage, speeds may drop to as low as 5-10 Mbps.
    • Higher Prices: Cellular ISP plans are often more expensive than fixed wireless or home internet providers.
    • Lower Performance: Due to the inherent limitations of cellular technology, you can experience lower reliability and performance.
    • Company Reputation: Not all cellular ISPs have strong reputations. Some companies may have poor customer service or issues with service reliability. For example, Nomad Internet has faced legal issues related to fraud. Researching customer reviews and company history can help you avoid such pitfalls.

6. Starlink

Overview

Starlink is also a good option when there’s no local providers available. They have nationwide coverage, low latency, and good speeds.

The service requires a satellite dish and a router, which are provided by Starlink. The dish needs a clear view of the sky to connect with the satellites.

The main drawback to Starlink is the price - startup costs for the hardware range from $300-$2500 and the monthly cost is $120+

Plan Monthly Price Equipment Cost
Residential $120 $300-$500
Mobile $150 $500-$600
Global roaming $50 for 50gb $600

Pros and Cons

  • Pros:
    • Low Latency: Starlink offers significantly lower latency compared to traditional geostationary satellite services. (Think HughesNet and Viasat)
    • High Speeds: Starlink can provide an entire home with sufficient speeds to simultaneously game, watch movies, and browse the web.
    • Global Coverage: Starlink provides coverage to almost the entire world.
    • Portable: While primarily intended for fixed locations, the system can be moved to different locations within its service area, or can be used with the roaming plan and mounted to an RV or camper.
  • Cons:
    • High Cost: Starlink has a high startup cost. $300 - $500 for the satellite dish and router, and a monthly service fee of $120, making it one of the most expensive options available.
    • The roaming plan is required for mobile use: If you want to use your service while traveling you need the more expensive roaming plan.
    • Clear Line of Sight Required: The dish needs an unobstructed, 80º view of the sky to maintain a connection.
    • Installation Required: The system is designed for DIY installation, but if you’re not very technically inclined, this can be difficult.
    • Reduced speeds due to congestion: If you’re in an area with many Starlink users, you will likely see slowdowns in the evenings.

r/Rural_Internet 7h ago

Rough parts list for my project

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If anyone is wondering how this was ran I made a pert just the best I could. I didn’t include a booster because that seems to have changed some with 5g and I haven’t been in the scene for 4 years. A lot has changed since I did this with 5g now and it should be a lot faster then I had just more expensive.

Here is what I could find for what you would need, it all should be double checked I just drafted it up the best I could.

DIY Cellular Internet Setup Guide
This is a summary of the equipment and concepts for recreating a cellular internet setup similar to one I built several years ago. It is intended as a reference for hobbyists.

1. Cellular Service
• AT&T unlimited data plan (or similar)
Example: https://ebay.io/m/vLaXKY

Note: Verify the plan supports your intended router and 5G. Many reseller plans are managed by the seller and may have restrictions.
2. Modem / Router Options
Budget LTE:
• NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 (MR1100)
https://ebay.io/m/MLSLLB
- LTE only
- Two external antenna ports (2×2 MIMO)

Modern 5G:
• UOTEK AX1800 5G Router
https://a.co/d/06kryk8o
- 5G modem/router with Wi-Fi 6
- Four external cellular antenna ports (4×4 MIMO capable)

Premium option:
• Cudy P5 5G Router - needs 2 2x2 antenna or one 4x4
- Better-known brand with four external antenna ports.
3. Antennas
• Directional 2×2 MIMO antenna kit
https://a.co/d/0gEFGWXG

For the Nighthawk M1:
- One 2×2 kit.

For a four-port 5G router:
- Two 2×2 kits OR one directional 4×4 MIMO antenna.
4. Cabling
• 50-ohm low-loss coax (LMR-240 or LMR-400)
• Keep cable runs as short as possible.
• Long coax runs reduce 5G performance.
5. Mounting & Protection
• Antenna mast or wall mount
• Outdoor weatherproofing
• Lightning/surge protection
• Proper grounding
• Outdoor-rated Ethernet cable if the modem is mounted outside
6. Power
• UPS battery backup ($80–300) to keep internet running during short power outages.
7. Notes
• Directional antennas generally perform best in weak-signal areas when aimed at the serving tower.
• Modern 4×4 MIMO systems can outperform older 2×2 LTE setups if the router, antennas, and carrier all support it.
• Actual speeds depend on tower load, signal quality, supported bands, and your service plan.


r/Rural_Internet 1d ago

❓HELP wifi recommendation pls (loc: pulilan bulacan)

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currently living alone and working from home, I currently have the DITO wifi that I have been using sa manila pero since 5g sim keme siya mahina reception here sa area.

gadgets I have as of today:

computer for work
1 phone
1 ipad

my options are pldt fiber, converge, and globe at home


r/Rural_Internet 1d ago

My homemade LTE internet setup from a small neighborhood ISP project I ran around 2020–2022

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r/Rural_Internet 1d ago

broadband down for weeks. Official records show 10 days of downtime, but local vendor blames weather and ignores my complaints. Advice needed.

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Hello everyone, I need some legal and administrative advice regarding a massive service deficiency by a government-owned public sector broadband provider (RailTel/Railwire) in coastal Odisha.

For the past 2 years, the local franchise vendor has been giving terrible service, with the internet routinely going down for 2 to 4 days every single month while taking full advance payments.

Recently, the connection faced a massive continuous outage. I filed an official RTI request to get my connection logs. The PSU responded in writing, officially admitting that my connection had 10 days of absolute zero-data downtime (including a straight stretch of 7 full days).

However, they brushed it off as 'Force Majeure' (Act of God), claiming a thunderstorm caused the delay. I verified the official India Meteorological Department (IMD) coastal weather reports for my region during those exact dates, and there was no severe storm or continuous hazardous weather to justify a week-long repair delay. It was pure human negligence. The local vendor has completely blocked my phone number, refuses to deploy ground technicians, and customer care tells me to just "cut the connection" instead of fixing it.

I am currently working away in another state (Gujarat), so I cannot visit their office physically. Today, I took the following actions digitally:

  1. Filed an urgent CPGRAMS grievance with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and got an official registration number.

  2. I am setting up an e-Daakhil consumer court petition before the District Commission demanding Rs. 1,00,000 for continuous service deficiency, financial loss, and mental harassment over 2 years.

My questions to this sub:

  1. Has anyone successfully forced a PSU broadband provider to blacklist or penalize a local ground vendor through CPGRAMS/Consumer Court?

  2. What are the chances of getting the full Rs. 1 Lakh compensation for a 2-year pattern of monthly 4-day blackouts?

  3. Since I am out of state, will the District Commission allow the entire case to proceed via Video Conferencing (VC) without me ever needing to travel back?

Any guidance on how to make my e-Daakhil case airtight would be highly appreciated. Thank you!


r/Rural_Internet 1d ago

Appoint Compliance Officials: Centre Seeks Strict Rules For VPN Providers

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r/Rural_Internet 1d ago

Globe Home 5G Wifi - Davao

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Hello! Anyone from Davao using the Globe Home 5G wifi? I wanted to apply but it is listed that it had no coverage in my area (downtown Davao). It will still have 4g, right?


r/Rural_Internet 1d ago

Looking to find good wifi for university flat

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r/Rural_Internet 1d ago

Portable internet when no phone reception.

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Hi All, I’ve been building a new product and am wanting some advice, feedback, and gauge of interest. The product is for supplementing poor phone coverage across farms by tapping into home internet at long ranges portably. I’ve tested it out to a bit over a km, but i can make it go much further.
Where i live is hilly and full of trees so there wasnt any real options for when you were on the property so i built one.
I’ve been working on it with locals in my area but am conscious that phones and coverage isnt an issue everywhere.

Is phone coverage a problem in North America or other parts of the world as well or is it just Australia?


r/Rural_Internet 2d ago

How to get signal in church basement

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r/Rural_Internet 3d ago

❓HELP Internet slows down around 2:00 AM and then speeds back up by around 7:00 AM or later?

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Long story short I'm using a Third Party Gateway a Chester Cheetah SDX75 I live in a rural area in South Jersey and I have a Wavform 4X4 Antenna up in the Attic facing out the window pointing down the road near the nearest Cell Tower. I have my Gateway set to NSA so both 4G and 5G and the Bands I currently have locked are B2 B66 and B71 on 4G and on 5G Bands N2 N25 N41 and N71. It seems to me that the Tower turns off or turns down certain Bands like N41 at night to save power and if that's the case that's probably what's causing my slowdowns around those time's because most of the time there's not many people up at those time's but I am because I work Night Shift so I stay up later than most people. What could I do to get around this? I'm using a Metro By T-Mobile Unlimited SIM Card by the way. Are there any other Bands I could lock onto as fallback Bands so the slowdowns no longer happen or at least aren't as bad?


r/Rural_Internet 5d ago

UK won’t ban VPNs, puts onus on platforms to prevent age check circumvention

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r/Rural_Internet 6d ago

❓HELP Hot Spot Needed!!!

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Ok, our modem has taken a shit and the whole system has to be upgraded BUT the tech from my ISP can't be here for 7 DAYS!

I work from home, our TV all runs off internet. Is there something like a hotspot I can go purchase to use or something?

Our neighbor is a dick and won't let us share wifi temporarily, we asked. And my hot spot on my phone, I've already used all the data for the fastest speed and running anything is crap


r/Rural_Internet 6d ago

Local Power Provider now offering Fiber internet, should I go for it over Starlink?

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I’ve had Starlink Internet for a year or so in SW Georgia and it’s been ok. Saw that Mitchell EMC is now offering Conexon Fiber Internet since they finally finishing burying the cables in our area. They put a flyer in my mailbox saying they offer 1 GB, 2 GB, and 5 GB Internet. Is it worth it? The 5 GB plan is still cheaper than Starlink.

Anyone have experience with 5 GB versus 2 GB plans? Both my wife and I watch TV and play online games so we think it would be great to have over a gigabyte from 200-400 with Starlink, but would 5 GB be overkill?


r/Rural_Internet 6d ago

HughesNet sucks BAD

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I had HughesNet for two years. Thankfully I found a new provider, SparkLight, right as my HN contract was ending. I was getting ridiculously slow internet that wouldn't even load a 720p video, for $150 A MONTH!! I can't remember the MBPS I was getting but I was floored when I saw the amount that the lowest tier on SparkLight receives vs the highest tier (what I had) with HN. The lowest tier gets more than the "fusion plan" $150 bullshit I was receiving.

This sounds like an ad for SparkLight. It's not. I'd do advertisements for them though- they were polite, upfront with me, and installed the router & such very quickly. And the best part?! $25 a month. For otherworldly better internet than I was paying $150/mo for. I live in a small farm town that only had HughesNet and StarLink until SparkLight came to our area. I've never had internet this fast or reliable. It's the little things too, they sent me a text right away when power went out in our area during a big storm to tell us service would be out for a little while. Did HughesNet ever bother to do that? Of course not.

Now that I've cancelled HughesNet, they want me to return the equipment. Router, wires, cables, sure. That's fine. Even though they sent me two boxes for all this junk and only one shipping label. Whatever. I can manage.

But now I'm also supposed to get up onto my roof and disconnect a fucking radio wire for them? I don't even have a ladder, let alone wire cutters and a 7/16 wrench. I'm just a girl!!! They "recommend" you get a professional installer to remove it. Oh, like the one that came to my apartment in the first place and set it all up?? How much would it cost these cheapskate motherfuckers to send someone back out here to remove it themselves instead of making me do it? I'll get charged $200 if I can't get it down. There's bound to be many elderly people who have the same radio return issue, and they're preying on their inability to be scrambling around on fucking 12 foot rooftops to get a precious radio receiver back to their beloved internet company who cared oh so much about them. It's BULLSHIT!

Then they have this disclaimer in their removal instructions about radiation and possible death from falling off the roof. My favorite part is, "Consider safety and possible damage to the equipment." Yeah, if I fall off the fucking roof my first thought will be, "Oh my gosh, is HughesNet's precious satellite equipment still okay???"

DO NOT GET HUGHESNET. They'll claim they would have told you about this if you'd just asked, but who thinks to ask about returning a radio satellite receiver when all you want is to receive and use reliable wifi?


r/Rural_Internet 7d ago

❓HELP Cellular Booster

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Hey, we're buying a house and there's next to no service. Starlink is really our only option for internet, and cell is poor. The tower is about 15km away, however, at the end of the driveway we can get 1-2 bars, but if we enter closer to the house, we lose signal.

Is there anything I can do to avoid VOIP and increase my cellular service? Such as some sort of antenna on top of the roof?


r/Rural_Internet 7d ago

Do 4g/5g hotspots tend to have an upload data limit?

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I work in IT and have the need to occasionally upload a 9GB file over my home fttc broadband which has 12mbps upload speed. it takes several hours.

I have done a few speed tests with my phone and notice that the upload speed fluctuates between 10 and 35mbps, which would likely save me alot of time if I bought a 4g router. However for 4g/5g data sim plans I have only ever seen download limits or "unlimited" (which we all know is likely just a hidden limit before they cut you off)

Has anyone tried uploading large files over 4g regularly? 5g signal here very flakey so I would probably stick to 4g.


r/Rural_Internet 7d ago

Just upgraded my home WiFi. Rate my speed and guess how much I pay for this! 🚀💸

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r/Rural_Internet 9d ago

Wireless alternatives

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I live alone and my wired connection is fine, but I've been curious about wireless alternatives. Partly because I move around a lot, partly because I just like understanding how things work.

I came across Wave 1 while looking into fixed wireless and 5G home internet options. Spent a while reading through it trying to understand the realworld differences between the technologies. It got me thinking about how much the "right" setup depends on your building, your neighborhood, your usage.

I work from home doing illustration so a stable connection is pretty much nonnegotiable. Latency during video calls is the thing that kills me most.

Curious if anyone here has switched from a wired setup to fixed wireless or something similar. Was the transition smooth? And how do you even test whether wireless will be reliable enough before committing to a plan?


r/Rural_Internet 10d ago

❓HELP Line cut and hanging in front of house.

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TLDR: Cat5 cable laying across street in front of house, who do I call to fix it? Power company? One of the 4 different internet providers in my area?

I have a question for anyone available to answer. I live in southeast Louisiana for reference. The power and communication lines in my neighborhood run down the opposite side of the street until they get to my house, then the poles cross over, starting in my yard and continue to the dead end a few houses down. There's always been a line hanging a little lower than the rest, but it's never been an issue. About a week ago, this line was laying across the road, still connect to the poles on either side. I believe I first noticed on Friday afternoon, after the trash company collected. My guess is the arm swung up and accidently pulled it down. I made a few calls, saw some people come by and look at it, and then leave as if they didn't care. The other day I got a little close cause I could tell it was a communication line from the lower part of the pole, so it wasn't conducting any power. Shielding on the outside says "Cat5". Called the 2 providers I know in my area and let them know it could be their line down. But either they came when I was at work and then fucked off, or never showed.

Cut to thursday and we had a big storm come through. Internet goes out, power flickered a few times, normal summer thunderstorm activity. Only my internet never came back on after. Wife let's me know friday we still didn't have internet and, though I didn't see it in the dark when I left for work that morning, upon arriving home, I saw the line cut and curled up around the pole in my front yard. Either a lineman came to just get it out of the road or a neighbor got tired of driving over it, I'm not sure. Either way, since this has been cut, I don't have internet. I'm not sure if my neighbors to the end of the street have been affected but i sure have. Despite constant calls, no one has come to fix this line. I'm starting to think I may need to call the owner of the line? Like the company I use for internet just "rents" the cable that someone else owns so to speak. I'm not sure how that works but anyways, who do I contact about this? My provider? All the providers in my area? How do I find out who to get out her to fix this line?


r/Rural_Internet 10d ago

🔌 Provider Specific Verizon Home Internet Lite too good to be true?

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Called my local store for info and they said it’s just the straight monthly cost. No activation fee, no set up fee, just $50. Granted, 25 mbps download is on the lower side of the spectrum, but I don’t really have a lot of bandwidth needs. Cable TV, Xbox 360, shitty laptop I can’t game on. Seems like it’ll be fine, but I can’t shake the feeling that I’m going to be screwed…


r/Rural_Internet 9d ago

Internet

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Where can I get good fast internet? Not tryna go thru AT&T t-mobile not tryna go over $100 just for it.


r/Rural_Internet 11d ago

❓HELP Wifi isn't working in my windows pc after the sudden power cut

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So the power cut cuz the wifi stuck, you see the electricity of my house get cut for some reason it usually happens and by that my pc also get off and after restarting my pc, wifi doesn't work, I have LAN cable attached with my pc and a wifi dongal (motherboard don't have wifi support) which let me access the internet but after the sudden power cut my pc get shutdown and after restarting it sometimes cuz this problem it says the wifi or Lan is connected but can't reach/access the internet and I have checked my wifi it's always good, My TV, mobile and other devices works fine and for quick check I use flash USB stick in which I have Linux so I boot in Linux by USB (not installed) and check the internet its always works fine in linux but not in my windows which always leads me reinstalling windows (reinstalling makes it fixed) but I am tired of it now I have installed windows so many times. So I am asking for the help, at least i got to know that what's the problem.

And yes I have tried all methods related to wifi with the help of ChatGPT but doesn't not works, so please help me. I am sorry if my English isn't right but I hope you understand.


r/Rural_Internet 11d ago

❓HELP Looking for a budget-friendly internet option for Canva, AI tools, Zoom, and Heavy Downloads (Need 200GB+)

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r/Rural_Internet 11d ago

❓HELP I got Netgear 815S for Hotspot but i need antenna

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I got Slinkdsco® but didn’t rise the dB that mean didn’t work ? What antenna Ts9 i need for my netgear 815s Hotspot please