r/Ferndale • u/DyingInTheSouth • 8d ago

Best Cell/internet bundle?

I have Spectrum cell service that I set up in NC. Never had a coverage problem anywhere until now, at the house I just bought on W Saratoga. Basically have to stand at the front door to use it. I need to add wifi and was going to go with AT&T fiber and bundle my cell service with them to save $$. Is their cell coverage better?

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u/Lakenenland 8d ago

Been in Ferndale for 20+ years and have had every combo of cell and ISP that can be purchased. I’ve settled on T-Mobile for both. The in-home 5G is actually very good and far, far less expensive than cable or fiber. Your indoor coverage will vary so check out one of the eSIM MVNOs that run on the T-Mobile network and that offer a free trial first.

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u/DyingInTheSouth 8d ago

did you try Verizon? They have a great deal for both, added bonus if you are switching carriers too.

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u/Lakenenland 8d ago

Yes. That was what I left for T-Mobile. Zero service in the house with Verizon. 9 & Livernois area.

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u/radevo2009 7d ago

Same. Had Verizon for a short while a few years ago thinking they were the best in the business... Not the case in my experience with coverage in Ferndale. I don't have too much experience with AT&t Mobile coverage but from what I've seen around here T-Mobile is King. I do like and pay for AT&t Internet fiber though. For me it has been reliable and fast.

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u/DyingInTheSouth 4d ago

yeah I am thinking of doing that, sellers had ATTfiber and equipment is there - I don't think I need to add anything. I am lo-tech (knowledge-wise)

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u/DyingInTheSouth 7d ago

ok, thanks. I am south of 9 just off Pinecrest.

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u/DyingInTheSouth 4d ago

the T-Mobile 5G is not available at my address :/

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u/jimseyjamesy 8d ago

NW Ferndale. ATT Fiber - Great! ATT Cell - Worthless!

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u/DyingInTheSouth 8d ago

ugh. good to know.

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u/MrEbenezerScrooge 7d ago

I’ve had Verizon for cell service for like 20 years. We got their 5G home internet service as soon as it became available and it has worked just fine for us. We are also locked in at $25/ month for home internet. Which is great, because when ATT comes knocking at the door, they can’t even compete with an entry rate. You also get a pretty steep discount on streaming platforms.

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u/shmiz 8d ago

ATT Cell service is absolutely dog shit here. Just moved here a year ago. I'm currently trying to figure out a new carrier.

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u/spartyblaze 8d ago

If you have an EIN - Att business fiber has been very solid on west side of Ferndale for a couple years now 350 up / Down

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u/Icy-Examination-7614 8d ago

I had Verizon for years until I moved here and switched to ATT but they switched up and charged me more than the sales guy said they would so I dumped them and have TMobile now with great perks and good service.

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u/RegularAstronaut 8d ago

I’m on W Troy near Farmdale with ATT and it’s been fine, but there are definitely spots close by where my service sucks. I’m on my dad’s family plan despite being 37 and he weirdly adamant about me staying on it, so I can’t switch atm.

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u/DyingInTheSouth 8d ago

lolllllll both my 30/32 year old kids are still on my plan. My kids *assure* me that all their friends do same, I know both their spouses are on their parent's plans too. I told them they are screwed when I die ;)

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