MR6500 Unlocked on T-Mobile max download speed of 5mbps and 8 mbps up

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Hello everyone,I recently purchased this device, but can't seem to get very good speed, even at times where my 5g phone is able to get 300+ mbps down.The firmware version is NTGX65_10.01.47.00Is there a newer firmware? The on device updater says "Software Update Error" any time I try to check.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!Side note, speeds are both over 5ghz wifi and ethernet.

JT240Z · Answer

I'm interested to hear if you ever resolve this as I'm considering purchasing an unlocked MR6500 for use with T-mobile as well.&nbsp; Seems that an unlocked 6500 does not make T-Mobile specific frequencies available.&nbsp; This may be an issue.&nbsp; I believe that it requires an MR6550.

Kadwish · Answer

I have the 5100 and was experiencing the same problem. &nbsp;Brand new 50gb account and I was barely getting 2mbps when my phone, sitting next to it, was getting over 100. &nbsp;I changed the APN in the broadband settings from the default of fast.t-mobile.com &nbsp;over to fast.metropcs.com and it immediately shot up to about 30mbps. &nbsp;I then tried pcweb.metropcs and it went up to about 40. &nbsp;I then manually added the APN of broadband (PDP: IPV4V6) and it went up to about 50. &nbsp;Still not at the same level as the phone, but a huge improvement.&nbsp;&nbsp;Hope this helps.&nbsp;

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MR6500 Unlocked on T-Mobile max download speed of 5mbps and 8 mbps up