QUOTE(LaiN87 @ Feb 15 2024, 09:33 PM)
I did this change from 100Mbps fiber to UHome 5G. Previously can save more when I add sub line of 38. But now not allowed and have to spend more for UHome 5G.
1. What’s the purpose of switching? To save money? Then better go for Unifi 100Mbps RM89. I list down all the cons below.
2. Your usage describing seems ok for 5G but remember no torrent for Uhome 5G unless with VPN.
Cons:
1. Even when I get speeds of 300-400Mbps down, I can’t reach 37.5MB/s or 50MB/s. Try to do it with your phone / hotspot see if you can reach similar. Speedtest doesn’t yield same speed in downloads for me. Or use other Speedtest like with
https://speed.cloudflare.com/2. Upload speeds are horrible. You are getting maybe 20Mbps to 50Mbps max.
3. You will need to invest in a new 5G router.
4. Limited to 1000GB FUP quota. It’s tough to hit this for casual usage but not nice to have this limitation on back of your head.
5. Can’t torrent without VPN.
Note: Using Yes Flexi 5G bypass Con 4 and 5. But Yes Flexi 5G is less usable. Heard that the ping and upload speeds are worse with Yes. I hate Yes as a company and avoid them like a plague.
Wonderful insight, thank you.
Yes you got it right, want to switch to save money. Occasionally I would have to download some videos (Google Drive) for work so I figured the extra download speed via 5G will be helpful, vs 100MBps fibre. How's the speed with google servers btw?
My 5G speedtest on cloudflare is only 400MBps ish. I'm using Digi btw.
I'm fine with 50Mbps upload speed and torrent restriction.
I heard the same thing about Yes 5G being less usable... but I would probably try both first.