AT&T Fiber Gigapower 1 Gbps Internet Service

It was unfortunate to learn that BeIN Sports was dropped by Xfinity, and I had to figure out a workaround. No other cable or dish operator provided the channel, and I did not want to install a dish on my roof either. I had to reuse the existing cabling at home. The only option was streaming (any service that provided BeIN Sports Connect).

I needed a service with no data transfer cap, and I had two options. AT&T Fiber 1000, and Xfinity Gigabit service.

The table below shows the pricing, contract and speed information.

ProviderPriceRebateSpeed (Mbps)
Down/Up
ContractETF***
AT&T$90$150**1000/10001-year$180
Xfinity$82*
None1000/352-years$240

* Included the price of leased equipment
** Engaged on a chat session and got offered an additional $100 
*** Reduced for every month of service

The information depicted is for South Florida, Broward county. It could vary be region.

It was an easy pick for me. AT&T offers a symmetrical service, with uploads maxing out at 1000 Mbps. And I am on the hook for just 1 year.

The AT&T technician ran fiber cable from the street all the way to my outside wall, installed a fiber to Ethernet box (which is located inside the house), and reused the phone cable that already ran to a junction box I had inside the house already (the phone cable was Cat 5e Ethernet).

Fortunately, my house is already pre-wired with Cat 5e network cables, and had already in place 2 wired access points with 802.11ac Wi-Fi. I swapped out my old Xfinity router with the new one AT&T provided, and plugged in 4 Ethernet cables to the network ports provided. The router serves also as DHCP server and as a 802.11ac access point. The network ports feed to the 2 additional access points (which also have 4 gigabit network ports, each), as well as the security camera system and my son’s gaming computer.

I changed the router internal IP address, and reconfigured the Wi-Fi SSIDs, to make the migration transparent. All 38 or so devices continued to work without any issues.

I was skeptical in the beginning, as I was not sure if the Cat 5e cables would sustain gigabit connectivity. To my surprise, they do, and it is consistent.

The 802.11 ac access points provide speeds that vary between 180 to 480 Mbps. They are just fine for streaming and laptop/smartphone connectivity. All heavy duty processing are performed at hard wired equipment, including my main desktop computer.

I am very happy with the service thus far, and having a symmetrical service is fantastic. The very first day I was able to upload 1 TB of video files to my Google Drive. Previously it would have taken me several days (capped at 10 Mbps upload speeds before).

If you are tempted to get AT&T fiber 1000, they are providing 2 additional access points that create a mesh network, for free. 802.11ac + 802.11n bands.

I do believe that streaming is the future of TV service, and cable has its days counted.

Happy streaming.

HTC 10 Wi-Fi Calling not enabled (T-Mobile) [Fixed]

Updated: 2019.01.08

I am a long time HTC user, and still own an HTC 10 (a bit old for today’s’ standards). Upgraded to Oreo earlier this year, and lost a very nice feature; Wi-Fi Calling.

Wi-Fi calling helps on lowering costs when traveling overseas, as while on Wi-Fi, any calls to the US or received, do not incur any additional costs. It also allows to send/receive text messages when there is no service due to location (like inside basements).

I searched trying to find out how to solve the issue and found no answers. I had the option available and I ensured it was enabled, but had no luck. I also checked for power settings on Wi-Fi Calling to ensure that they are not optimized, but had no different experience.

A couple of days ago I decided to try a SIM card from a different provider. Used it for a few minutes, and then swapped it with my T-Mobile SIM. I realized that the Wi-FI calling icon fired up. I thought it was a glitch, but after 2 days of normal operation (e.g. going out and using LTE, then back to Wi-Fi), I still see the Wi-Fi calling service active.

Seems that the solution is to switch to a SIM card from a different operator, using it for a few minutes, and then inserting the T-Mobile SIM back. Of course, turning off the smartphone before ejecting and inserting the SIM cards.

Wi-Fi Calling is back!

Update:

Every 3 to 4 weeks, the Wi-Fi calling feature gets disabled. I am yet to discover why is this happening. The only way to revert the situation, is by swapping in a non T-Mobile SIM card, and then rebooting. 

Sold! – 2011 BMW 535i For Sale



 
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2011 BMW 535i, Certified Pre-Owned, in Great Condition

69,000 MILES, ALL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR DOCUMENTATION AVAILABLE
 
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Specifications
Make: BMW Model: 535i Year: 2011
VIN: WBAFR7C59BC601664 Mileage: 69,000 Title Status: Clear
Engine: 3.0 Liter Twin-Power Turbo Body Style: 4 Dr Sedan Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic
Warranty: BMW Certified Pre-Owned 6 Years/100K Miles Interior Color: Beige Leather Exterior Color: Alpine White
 
Description
The exterior is finished in a beautiful Alpine White color. This car has always been in sunny Florida and has never seen any snow.
The leather interior is very clean with no rips or tears. All the power equipment is in working order.
I have visited the dealer in several occassions to ensure that all parts the in the inside and outside are in new condition. Several of them were changed under warranty. All maintenance documentation will be provided to the buyer.
Mechanically this car is in excellent condition!! It has been dealer maintained according to Manufacturers specifications and is still under BMW’s CPO warranty until August 2016 or 100K miles whichever comes first.
I have tried my best to accurately describe my BMW by taking elaborate photos. However, it is very important to keep in mind that this vehicle is pre-owned, not brand new. Like any other used vehicle this car has some normal wear and blemishes such has scratches or bug damages that are not visible in photos. There is a small dent on the roof that is easily repairable, as there is no damage to the paint, and a scratch on the front bumper. I will be providing an Alpine White donor bumper to the buyer, that is in pristine condition; I have not had a chance to swap it myself.
This car will come with its original owner’s manual, 2 keyless entry keys.
If you have any questions please call me at (954) 667-9659
You are welcome to inspect the car prior to placing a bid or buying the car.
Please note that the mileage might be slightly higher as I still drive the car to run errands.
 
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Anti-Theft Device(s) Automatic Passenger Airbag Deactivation Passenger Seat Height Adjust Electronic Mirrors
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3 Point Seatbelts Daytime Running Lights Remote Trunk Release Door Pocket(s)
Adjustable Lumbar Seat Power Driver’s & Passenger Seat Center Console Rear Center Armrest
Body-Color Bumpers Color Coded Mirrors Power Sun Roof Rear Window Defroster
Reading Light(s) Outside Temperature Gauge 3 Point Rear Seatbelts Intermittent Auto Wipers
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Navigation System Bi-Xenon Headlights Park Assist with Sensors Run-Flat Tires
 
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