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This page provides information about
This information applies to postpaid and prepaid services, including our government and enterprise services (which may have contractual terms), as well as Broadband Internet Access Services purchased through the Schools and Libraries (E-Rate) program.
For questions or concerns not addressed here, please contact our Customer Care department at www.
What terms and conditions apply to
Broadband Internet Access Services are subject to the
What data plans and pricing does
Your plan includes access to the technologies, features, and services that were available and that you purchased when you first activated your current rate plan. You may have temporary access to new services while they are being tested or made available for purchase. Temporary access to some new technologies, services, or features (e.g. advanced 5G use cases) may provide noticeable network experience benefits, like significantly increased speeds, lower latency, or other performance improvements. Your temporary access may end at any time, but we may begin offering access for purchase. For example,
Many of our plans include video optimization features which, when connected to the cellular network, deliver a DVD-quality (up to 2.5 Mbps) video experience with minimal buffering while streaming. Customers may choose a plan where DVD-quality is always enabled (Magenta), with the option to add on a feature where video streams at speeds that provide HD video capability (typically 1080p) on-device (HD Day Pass). We also offer a feature or rate plan with up to Ultra HD video capability (max 4K) both on-device and via tethering (
For more information about our current data plans for our services, including prices, terms and conditions, high-speed data allotments and other features, please see the following:
Wireless Mobile Customer Plans (https://www.
Wireless Home Internet Customer Plans (https://www.
Rate Card (https://www.
Business and Government Plans (https://business.
Schools and libraries seeking to participate in the E-Rate program may be eligible to purchase Broadband Internet Access Services under existing contracts between
What speeds and performance can
Many factors affect the speed and performance that customers experience, including the programs or services running on the device, proximity to a cell site, the capacity of the cell site, weather, the surrounding terrain, use inside a building or moving vehicle, radio frequency interference, how many other customers are attempting to use the same spectrum resources, any high-speed data allotment, the rate plans or features you select, and uses that affect your network prioritization, such as whether you are using Smartphone Mobile HotSpot (tethering) or if you are a Heavy Data User. For most
In addition, many
Additionally, we prioritize network data by plan and brand to deliver a range of customer choice points at great values. Data for customers on most
What is the impact of network prioritization?
As described in more detail below, customers may notice reduced speeds in comparison to customers with a higher priority during network congestion.
Customer devices also have varying speed capabilities and may connect to different networks depending on technology. Even within coverage areas and with broadband-capable devices, network changes, traffic volume, outages, technical limitations, signal strength, obstructions, weather, and other conditions may impact speeds and service availability. Your network experience and access may also be impacted if you fail to pay amounts you owe
Additionally,
Speed and Latency
Speed
The term "speed" is commonly used as a shorthand way to describe the rate at which a particular broadband Internet access service can transmit data. This rate (or speed) is typically measured in the number of kilobits or megabits transmitted in one second (Kbps or Mbps). Some applications like email or basic web browsing do not require a high-data speed to function very well, while other activities like high-definition video streaming or transferring large data files are better experienced with higher data speeds.
Latency
Latency, also known as delay, is the amount of time from when a data packet is sent to when it is received. For Broadband Internet Access Services, latency is usually expressed as the round-trip time in milliseconds ("ms") that it takes for a data packet to travel between two end points on the Internet (from point A to point B and then back to point A). Some applications, such as email, can tolerate a substantial amount of latency without any noticeable impact on the application's performance, while other applications, such as real-time video conferencing, require lower latency to function properly.
Based on internal analysis and projections from third-party, crowd-sourced data and subject to the factors described above and below,
Mobile Wireless & Temporary Fixed Wireless
5G Network (On-Device):
- Download Speeds: Typically between 80 – 382 Mbps
- Upload Speeds: Typically between 7 – 32 Mbps
- Latency: Typically between 19 – 37 ms
5G Network (Via Smartphone Mobile HotSpot/Tethering, for Plans Including 5G Tethering and for our Mobile Internet plans offered after December 12, 2020 with 30GB or more per month, and temporary fixed wireless including Internet Lite, and capped Business Internet):
- Download Speeds: Typically between 70 – 320 Mbps
- Upload Speeds: Typically between 7 – 32 Mbps
- Latency: Typically between 19 – 37 ms
4G LTE Network (On-Device):
- Download Speed: Typically between 19 – 76 Mbps
- Upload Speed: Typically between 4 – 20 Mbps
- Latency: Typically between 24 – 40 ms
4G LTE Network (Via Smartphone Mobile HotSpot/Tethering, for Plans Including 4G LTE Tethering, and for our Mobile Internet plans offered after December 12, 2020 with 30GB or more per month, Project 10Million and some other education Mobile Internet plans, and temporary fixed wireless including Internet Lite, and capped Business Internet):
- Download Speed: Typically between 4 – 35 Mbps
- Upload Speed: Typically between 3 – 17 Mbps
- Latency: Typically between 24 – 40 ms
Performance for our temporary fixed wireless offerings (Internet Lite, capped Business Internet) reflects our nationwide network given the moveable nature of those services; download and upload speeds may be lower in the initial locations where these products are activated.
Wireless Internet
5G Network (Wireless Business Internet):
- Download Speed: Typically between 77 – 292 Mbps
- Upload Speed: Typically between 18 – 31 Mbps
- Latency: Typically between 19 – 37 ms
5G Network (Wireless Home Internet, Wireless Small Business Internet):
- Download Speeds: Typically between 72 – 245 Mbps
- Upload Speeds: Typically between 15 – 31 Mbps
- Latency: Typically between 19 – 37 ms
4G LTE Network (Wireless Business Internet):
- Download Speed: Typically between 37 – 119 Mbps
- Upload Speed: Typically between 7 – 25 Mbps
- Latency: Typically between 24 – 40 ms
4G LTE Network (Wireless Home Internet, Wireless Small Business Internet):
- Download Speeds: Typically between 30 – 110 Mbps
- Upload Speeds: Typically between 6 – 23 Mbps
- Latency: Typically between 24 – 40 ms
These ranges represent network performance nationally on recent devices and may differ from future network conditions or from what you purchased as part of your current rate plan when you first activated it. As described above, your experience may also differ based on, e.g., your choice of rate plan and device, or the number of devices connected to the router in the case of Home Internet. You may occasionally experience speeds, latency, or other network capabilities outside the ranges available as part of your service.
In recent years,
Some plans may include maximum speeds for some services. The Magenta plan includes a set amount of high-speed tethering, after which tethering usage continues at a maximum of 600kbps (3G speeds). The
For coverage information relating to specific geographic areas, see our coverage map.
Note
To access a given network technology (e.g., low-band 5G), you must have a compatible device and be within the coverage area for that service (e.g., a low-band 5G device in a low-band 5G coverage area). Learn more about device capabilities by reviewing your user manual or find information about devices here (https://www.
How does mobile365 manage the flow of data on its network?
We engineer our network to provide consistent high-speed data service, but at times and at locations where the number of customers using the network exceeds available network resources, customers will experience reduced data speeds. To provide the best possible experience for the most possible customers on their
For additional information on network practices, see the discussion below in Network management for extremely high data usage and tethering and How does
Video Optimization
Video optimization occurs only for data streams that are identified by our packet-core network as video or where the video provider has chosen to establish protocols to self-optimize its video. Some videos, like those consumed via VPN, Apple Private Relay or while tethering, may be difficult to identify as video and therefore cannot be optimized. The streaming video optimization process applies to content identified as video regardless of the content itself or the website that provides it. While many changes to streaming video files are likely to be indiscernible, the optimization process may impact the appearance of the streaming video as displayed on a user's device. In some instances, video optimization may also identify and treat downloads of video files as if they were real-time video streams. However,
Video streaming optimization, when connected to the cellular network, delivers a DVD-quality (up to 2.5 Mbps) video experience instead of a higher resolution version (e.g. HD or Ultra HD), which is better suited for larger screens. Video optimization is not applied when a device is using
Customers on our Magenta plan, where DVD-quality video optimization is always enabled, may choose to activate and enable a feature or plan where video streams at speeds that provide up to UHD video capability (max 4K), in the United States, e.g., with
Some of our customers are on data plans which include video optimization as a customer-controlled feature called "Binge On," which customers may choose to disable and re-enable at any time. Some video providers may choose to opt-out of the Binge On program, see listing. The Binge On optimization technology is not applied to the video services of these providers and high-speed data consumption will continue as if Binge On were not enabled.
Network management for extremely high data usage and tethering
Some of our plan options feature a customer-chosen high-speed data allotment with reduced speeds on our network after the high-speed allotment is exhausted, so customers can choose the combination of high-speed data and price that is right for their needs. Unlimited high-speed data customers do not have a specific high-speed data allotment on their device, however, and customers on some limited high-speed plans may have extremely high data usage under certain circumstances, including if their plan enables access to significant amounts of data that does not count against their high-speed data allotment. While
To provide the best possible experience for the most possible customers on their
Similarly, while we permit tethering pursuant to the terms, conditions and allotments of your data plan, significant Smartphone Mobile HotSpot (tethering) usage can affect on-device network performance for all customers. To ensure the best possible on-device experience, and to minimize capacity issues and degradation in network performance, we prioritize on-device data (except that of our mobile internet plans 30GB or higher offered after December 12, 2020, our Project 10Million and some other education-focused mobile internet plans, home broadband, and Heavy Data Users, as described above) over tethering data at times and at locations where there are competing customer demands for network resources, which may result in slower tethering speeds.
Where the network is lightly loaded in relation to available capacity, a customer whose data is prioritized higher than other traffic will notice little, if any, effect from having higher priority. This will be the case in the vast majority of times and locations. Customers may notice reduced speeds in comparison to customers with a higher priority during network congestion. At times and at locations where the network is heavily loaded in relation to available capacity, these customers will likely see significant reductions in data speeds, especially if they are engaged in data-intensive activities. Customers should be aware that these practices may occasionally result in speeds below those typically experienced on our 5G or LTE networks, including a greater likelihood of reduced speeds in the lower end of the speed ranges. Depending on the extent of network congestion, these customers may notice more frequent impacts to some video streaming, file downloads, and other high-bandwidth activities.
Choice of high-speed data
To deliver a range of customer choices,
Some high-speed smartphone data plans include a data allotment for Smartphone Mobile HotSpot (tethering); after that allotment is used, tethering is slowed to up to 2G speeds (128 kbps) for the rest of the billing cycle. The Magenta plan includes a set amount of high-speed tethering, and then continues at up to 3G speeds (600 kbps). The
mobile365 Fair Usage commitment to on-device usage
The
Other network management
If you use your data plan in a manner that could interfere with other customers' service, affect our ability to allocate network capacity among customers, or degrade service quality for other customers, we may suspend, terminate, or restrict your data session, or switch you to a more appropriate data plan, or terminate your service.
Finally, certain uses of our network are also prohibited as described in our Terms and Conditions under the heading "Examples of Permitted and Prohibited Uses of the Services and Your Device." For example, applications which automatically consume unreasonable amounts of available network capacity or are designed for unattended use are prohibited as they may interfere with our ability to provide a good service experience for the majority of our customers, cause capacity issues, and/or degrade network performance. Applications or services that would interfere with
For additional important Open Internet disclosures, including our Privacy Notice, please review the Frequently Asked Questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the network experience for customers who select a lower network priority plan or brand?
As discussed above, we offer a range of network priorities by rate plan and brand. Where the network is lightly loaded, customers will notice little, if any, effect from selecting a plan with lower network priority. This will be the case in the vast majority of times and locations. At times and at locations where the network is heavily loaded in relation to available capacity, however, those customers will likely see reductions in data speeds, especially if they are engaged in data-intensive activities. Depending on the extent of network congestion, these customers may notice more frequent impacts to some video streaming, file downloads, and other high-bandwidth activities.
Does data traffic from mobile365 products preloaded on a user's device or otherwise available from mobile365 have precedence over data traffic from other applications?
No. They are treated just like any other data application on the network, and traffic from these applications is subject to the same reasonable network management practices as other data on the network.
What security measures does mobile365 use to protect its Broadband Internet Access Services?
We use a variety of physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect our network from events that may negatively impact our customers' ability to use our Broadband Internet Access Services. We monitor our network to protect against security threats, including spam, viruses, automated attacks, worms, distributed denial of service attacks, and other potentially malicious activity. When we detect a threat, we may attempt to prevent it from spreading across our network using a variety of security measures, which may include, among other things, requiring device software updates and rerouting, prohibiting, or limiting some traffic over our network, typically until the threat is resolved.
Unless part of a customer-chosen service,
For our
Does mobile365 allow customers to use non- mobile365 devices and applications for its Broadband Internet Access Services?
If you did not purchase your device from
Our customers may use our Broadband Internet Access Services to access any lawful application, including real-time applications, in a manner consistent with our Terms and Conditions.
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How can customers manage their experience on the Broadband Internet Access Services provided by mobile365 ?
Customers may block use of certain Internet sites or the Internet generally on individual lines, e.g., for privacy or child safety reasons. Additional information on blocking Internet sites is available at https://support.
How does mobile365 protect the privacy of customers using its mobile Broadband Internet Access Services?
How can customers who have concerns or questions about their Broadband Internet Access Services contact mobile365 ?
Customers with questions or concerns should contact our Customer Care department at www.