In a remarkable achievement, UScellular has been ranked #1 in the North Central Region in the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance StudySM—Volume 2. This recognition highlights the superior quality of UScellular’s 5G network across Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Wisconsin, and showcases the company’s commitment to providing exceptional service to its customers. A […]
What Type of SIM Card Should You Use with Your 4G or 5G Router?
When setting up a 4G or 5G router, one key component to consider is the type of SIM card you’ll need. You might be able to utilize an eSIM with some devices, but most will require a physical SIM card. These cards come in various sizes and types, and selecting the right one is the […]
Customer Success Story: Optimizing Dual Starlink Setup for Brud in Texas
Brud’s Challenge Brud from Texas contacted our team at 5Gstore.com with a specific networking challenge. He was using a Peplink Balance 20x router configured to handle two Starlink connections: one on WAN1 and the other on a USB WAN interface. However, both Starlink modems were set with the same LAN IP address (192.168.1.1) for their […]
New Updates for Digi International Products
Digi International has released a new stable firmware version, 24.6.17.54, for their TX, IX, and EX cellular products. This update brings new features, enhancements, bug fixes, and security improvements. Additionally, significant updates have been made to Digi Remote Manager, their cloud management service, to enhance usability and insights. Affected Models The following models are affected […]
Verizon Wins Over T-Mobile in RootMetrics Study
Two reports from mobile analytics company RootMetrics provide a comprehensive look at the performance of network carriers in the first half of 2024. These studies reveal some significant shifts in the 5G landscape, highlighting changes in speed, reliability, and availability rankings among the top carriers: Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. Key Findings from RootMetrics’ 5G Testing […]
Are You Ready to Switch to Cellular Home Internet?
Take This Quiz to Find Out if You Need 4G or 5G! As the demand for faster and more reliable internet continues to grow, many households are considering cutting the cord on traditional wired internet services like cable and switching to cellular home internet. Whether you’re looking to save money, improve your internet speeds, or […]
The Evolution of 5G: From Spectrum Scarcity to Spectrum Sharing
As the demand for mobile wireless services continues to rise, the telecom industry faces a significant challenge: spectrum scarcity. The spectrum, a limited and finite resource, is becoming increasingly crowded, making the transition from 4G to 5G particularly tricky. A pragmatic and sensible solution to this pressing problem is dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS). What is […]
Quick Fix for Windows Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) Due to CrowdStrike Issue (7/19/24)
This morning, many organizations running CrowdStrike and Windows are encountering the dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on both workstations and servers. If your organization is affected, here’s a quick and straightforward fix to get your systems back up and running: Workaround Steps: By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BSOD […]
Feud Over FirstNet Expansion: AT&T vs. Verizon
A heated debate has arisen between telecommunications giants AT&T and Verizon over a proposal aimed at boosting service for emergency responders. The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday that AT&T is lobbying regulators to allocate more wireless frequencies to FirstNet, a dedicated network for public safety established in 2017. Verizon, however, argues that this move […]
5Gstore.com Honored with 2023 Digi Global Channel Award
With great pleasure, we’d like to share that 5Gstore.com has been recognized as the North America Services Partner of the Year in the Cellular category at the 2023 Digi Global Channel Awards! This award highlights our exceptional performance and dedication to providing top-notch customer value in the IoT market. Digi International, a leading global provider […]