Starlink vs. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: Battle of the Broadband Disruptors

T-Mobile made headlines by partnering with Starlink for a direct-to-cell mobile service -- effectively broadening T-Mobile's reliability and availability as a cellphone carrier. But in terms of broadband, how do these providers compare? T-Mobile and Starlink are some of the biggest names in rural broadband. T-Mobile's 5G Home Internet is a crowd-pleaser, and is often favored in customer satisfaction surveys, and Starlink has effectively revolutionized satellite internet with its fleet of low Earth orbit satellites. So, what makes Starlink and T-Mobile 5G Home Internet solid options for rural communities? One word: Availability. Locating local internet providers Starlink and T-Mobile offer some of the most extensive coverage nationwide, unlike most cable and fiber internet service providers. Since both ISPs often overlap in coverage, there's a good chance you'll have to choose one or the other. Beyond availability, speeds and prices are equally important when trying to pick a new in ... Read full article.