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 Is 5G Braodband stable and worth it?

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skywardsword
post Oct 18 2025, 06:00 PM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Oct 8 2025, 10:45 AM)
Currently I am on Time Fiber 200mbps paying RM99 per month.

However, the speed/stability in the farther rooms are not that great due to walls/distance (but still stable and useable). Even my PC, is using WiFi connected and there is no fiber connection to any device.

I see Umobile has 5G broadband at RM68. Seems like I can save quite a bit a month and have the flexibility to place the router in a more central location which should offer better speeds.

But is 5G broadband stable enough? At the moment, Time Fiber broadband has never failed me for nearly 5 years, WFH is also smooth. Can I expect the same from 5G Broadband?
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Pls do not go from wired to wireless.



Spend the effort to run one cable to the central location.
skywardsword
post Oct 19 2025, 12:42 PM

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5Ghz signal penetrate only things like cardboard.

2.4Ghz signal penetrate like 10mm plywood only.

Expecting 2.4 and 5ghz signal to pass thru brick walls, or worst still Reinforced concrete load bearing with thick iron rods... Yes 2.4... can little bit...but don't expect good speed.


Even over the air television signal, took them like 50 years to digitised and improve the quality. Those are 470mhz to 722mhz. Can penetrate buildings and mountains but the speed is way slower. So unlikely to have 4k livestream OTA.

Anyhow, pull ethernet cable from router to your master bed and put one AP. Definitely worth it.




skywardsword
post Oct 19 2025, 12:44 PM

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QUOTE(JimbeamofNRT @ Oct 19 2025, 11:23 AM)
true that

It's a bit disappointing to see that our telco is slow in educating consumers. They give out the same router to everyone, regardless of individual needs or setups. In fact, it's a missed opportunity,they could offer better routers at their service centers. It's a waste to see people sign up for 300-800 Mbps plans but not fully utilize the speed due to router limitations.
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Maxis geek squad offer service to drill and pull ethernet cables right last time?

 

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