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Jim1648
Dec 08, 2024Initiate
What Netgear 5G Hotspot Would Work Great With T-Mobile Direct To Cell?
I am looking for a Netgear 5G hotspot that would work well with T-Mobile Direct To Cell service. What are my best choices? Hello Jim, Hope all is well you and thanks for reaching out to us regar...
rcpax
Dec 18, 2024Luminary
So T-Mobile, your two choices are MR6150 and MR6550. They both have n41, which will be the band that Starlink Direct to Cell service will work on. Initially, it will only be TEXT/SMS service. These devices DO NOT have SMS send capability, so to think about even using them with Starlink Cell service is a bit far off. Once the satellite signals are in your area, you won't have nothing to worry about because if your device has n41, it will pick up the satellite operator and roam to it if that is your ONLY available option. There is nothing special about satellite cellular, it will be like another cell tower but in the sky. Initially it will be SMS/TEXT only at launch, then voice, then data after SpaceX launches more v2 starlink satellites on Starship. Once Starship is fully operational, SpaceX will exponentially deploy more v2 or later satellites with cellular capability, and then maybe we see voice and data. By then, these 2 mobile routers that I have mentioned would probably be second rate as more likely there would be newer generation of Qualcomm 5G chips out by then. MR7xxx is already out but there are no unlocked versions out yet. When Netgear comes out with one, then you can add that to the list of T-Mobile compatible devices