I'm a grad student living off-campus, and the internet at my complex has been unreliable since it was upgraded in September. We're frequently experiencing outages lasting over a day, and even when it works, the speed is really slow. The management says they're switching providers, but there's been no improvement in months.
I usually stay on campus to use their internet, but bad winter storms are coming, and I'll likely be stuck at home without a reliable connection. Is there any way to get temporary WiFi or another backup solution for my apartment? My place is essentially a dead zone for service, and my phone's hotspot is way too slow for my needs.
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It might help to check with your neighbors about which phone services work well in your area. Then you could get a hotspot that’s effective on that network, especially if there's good 5G coverage.
Honestly, if your wired options are poor and mobile internet isn't cutting it, your best bet might be Starlink. Just keep in mind it needs a clear view of the sky.
Have you checked for a public library nearby? They often have free WiFi and are usually a quiet and nice place to work.
A good option is to use your phone's hotspot. You can also invest in a device like the Linksys MX4200 Mesh WiFi6 to amplify the signal throughout your apartment, which could help with those dead zones.
If your phone plan allows it, using your hotspot can work. Otherwise, there’s an Android app that lets you Bluetooth tether to Windows laptops, but it does involve a bit of setup and isn’t detected as hotspot data by your provider.
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