T-Mobile Home Internet speed test: check your speed and fix it
5G home internet speed depends on the signal at your gateway. Here's how to test it, where to put the gateway, and what to do if it's slow.
Test wired to the gateway or right next to it, at a few times of day, and check signal in the T-Mobile Internet app before blaming the plan. Use our speed test. T-Mobile lists typical downloads of 170 to 354 Mbps on Rely (capped at 354) and 170 to 498 Mbps on Amplified and All-In, with uploads of 12 to 55 Mbps.
Typical speeds by plan
From T-Mobile's plan pages and Broadband Facts labels. T-Mobile says 25% of customers see speeds below these ranges and 25% above. Rely's 354 Mbps cap applies to customers who joined from June 2026.
If you're on Rely and your tests sit right at about 350 Mbps, you've hit the plan cap, not a signal problem. Amplified and All-In also come with T-Mobile's newer Wi-Fi 7 gateway.
How fast is T-Mobile Home Internet?
T-Mobile publishes typical download speeds of 170 to 354 Mbps on Rely and 170 to 498 Mbps on Amplified and All-In, with uploads of 12 to 55 Mbps on all three. Rely is capped at 354 Mbps for customers who joined from June 2026. T-Mobile also notes that about a quarter of customers get less than the low end, depending on signal and how busy their tower is.
What those speeds are good for
For most households that stream, browse and work from home, T-Mobile’s typical speeds are plenty. The weak points are uploads and evening consistency. Compare plans in Rely vs. Amplified vs. All-In, and against satellite in Starlink vs. T-Mobile Home Internet.
Why 5G home speeds vary
Your gateway shares a cell tower with phones in the area, and its speed depends on signal strength, distance to the tower and how busy the tower is. Two homes on the same street can get very different results.
Where to put the gateway
- Near a window, on the side of the home facing the nearest tower.
- On a higher floor, off the floor and away from metal, mirrors and appliances.
- Use the T-Mobile Internet app to check signal in each spot before you settle on one.
How to run an accurate test
- Plug a computer into the gateway's Ethernet port, or test right next to it.
- Test three times: morning, afternoon and evening.
- Note the signal bars in the app each time, so you can tell a signal problem from a busy tower.
Busy hours
T-Mobile can slow home internet traffic when a tower is busy, so evening results are often lower. If speeds are fine in the morning and drop every evening, that's congestion, not your equipment.
If your speeds are low
Restart the gateway, move it, and test again. See why T-Mobile Home Internet is slow for more fixes. If signal stays weak, compare other 5G home internet plans on a different network, such as Visible Home Internet on Verizon ($30/mo with a Visible line), or see what else reaches your address. Our T-Mobile review covers plans and the price lock.
Questions
How fast is T-Mobile Home Internet?
Typical downloads are 170 to 354 Mbps on Rely and 170 to 498 Mbps on Amplified and All-In, with 12 to 55 Mbps uploads. About a quarter of customers get less, depending on signal and tower load.
Is T-Mobile Home Internet fast enough for working from home?
For most people, yes. Video calls need only a few Mbps each way. Uploads of 12 to 55 Mbps are the main limit if you send large files.
What speed should I get on T-Mobile Home Internet?
Typical downloads are 170 to 354 Mbps on Rely, which is capped at 354, and 170 to 498 Mbps on Amplified and All-In. Uploads are 12 to 55 Mbps.
Why is T-Mobile Home Internet slow at night?
Towers are busiest in the evening, and T-Mobile can slow home internet traffic when a tower is congested.
Where should I put my T-Mobile gateway?
Near a window on a higher floor, facing the nearest tower. Check signal in the T-Mobile Internet app.
Is T-Mobile Rely Home Internet capped?
Yes. Since June 2026, new Rely customers are capped at 354 Mbps. Amplified and All-In are not capped.
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