What is a CellSpot?
The T-Mobile CellSpot is a simple plug-and-play dedicated mini-tower in your home or small office.It creates 3G/4G UMTS and 4G LTE signal to improve indoor coverage, providing you with more dependable voice calls and more consistent data speeds. It requires a high-speed home internet connection to provide an average of 3000 square feet of cellular coverage.
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T-Mobile 4G LTE CellSpot V2 vs V1
- Smaller form factor
- Software/hardware fixes
- Improved ventilation
- Increased vertical stability (removed detachable bracket, replaced with built-in stand)
- More accessible GPS connector: moved to upper corner
- Hardware upgrade: Qualcomm chipset
- Ability to support LTE on both Band 2 and Band 4
4G LTE CellSpot Technical Requirement Info
- Wired high-speed Internet is required; Satellite Internet is not supported.
- Supports 3G/4G UMTS and 4G LTE-capable handsets.
- T-Mobile branded or unlocked devices compatible with TMO network support.
- Must be installed in a location where T-Mobile offers service
- Only one T-Mobile coverage device is allowed per address.
- Data speeds cannot exceed your internet service provider’s (ISP) data speed.
- Below are the minimum home internet speeds needed to support the CellSpot:
- Ping / latency: 200 ms (or less)
- Upload: 0.5 Mbps (or more)
- Download: 2 Mbps (or more)
- Bridge mode: enabled
- UDP ports: 123, 500, and 4500 opened
CellSpot V2 Review Summary
Overall, this new version of T-Mobile’s CellSpot is a worthy improvement over V1. If you are having stability or reception issues with the original, it may be worth a call to customer service to have this new one sent to you.
How to Improve T-Mobile Reception Alternatives
If you have satellite internet or don’t have home internet at all, you can still improve your T-Mobile reception by using a 4G Signal Booster. This particular model doesn’t require internet to enhance your coverage at home.
Additionally, the T-Mobile Personal CellSpot Router by Asus has patented Wi-Fi technology built to prioritize your Wi-Fi calls. It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz, which means more Wi-Fi capable devices can connect, while giving precedence to all of your calls over Wi-Fi. This particular model does require home internet service and can be used in conjunction with T-Mobile’s new version of their CellSpot if purchased separately.
