FAQ
TL;DR: Field tests showed Play reaching 95 Mbps download while Orange stalled at 15 Mbps; “Play has an advantage there” [Elektroda, matek451, post #19727777] Use a 17 dBi Cybertech MIMO antenna and a 4-band CA router (e.g., Huawei B818) to match Play’s 1107 Mb/s backhaul link. Why it matters: the right hardware boosts rural LTE speeds 4-6×.
Quick Facts
• Recommended antenna: Cybertech Dual LTE-A MIMO 17 dBi, 1800–2600 MHz (≈ 299 PLN) [Cybertech product page].
• Best BTS for Kieleńska Huta: Play Koleczkowo, 4CA (2600 + 2100 + 1800 + 800 MHz) [Elektroda, matek451, post #19727777]
• Router picks: Huawei B818 (4CA, TS9 ports, ≈ 800 PLN) or B628 (3CA, TS9, ≈ 500 PLN) [Elektroda, matek451, post #19728148]
• Expected cable loss: ~0.6 dB per metre at 2 GHz for RG-58; 7 m ≈ 4 dB drop [Wilson, 2020].
• Play Biz offer: 1 TB/month with router for “pennies” via Business Advisor [Elektroda, matek451, post #19728107]
Which mobile operator currently offers the highest LTE speed in Kieleńska Huta?
Play outperforms Orange and T-Mobile thanks to three nearby 4-band aggregation sites; phone tests averaged 40–95 Mbps down, while Orange managed ~15 Mbps [Elektroda, matek451, #19727777; #19744880].
What external antenna model matches Play’s 1800/2100/2600 MHz bands?
Use the Cybertech Dual LTE-A 17 dBi MIMO antenna (1800–2600 MHz). It is tuned for the three capacity bands aggregated by Play’s Koleczkowo BTS [Elektroda, matek451, post #19729320]
Can I connect that antenna to Huawei B818 or B628?
Yes. Both routers have two TS9 sockets. Plug the twin coax leads from the Cybertech antenna using TS9-to-SMA pigtails if supplied [Elektroda, matek451, post #19728148]
How do I angle and test the antenna for best results?
- Lock router to single band 2600 MHz via LTEHmonitor. 2. Slowly rotate antenna in 10° steps while watching SINR/RSSI. 3. Tighten when highest SINR and speedtest peak appear. Repeat for 2100 and 1800 MHz to confirm alignment [Elektroda, matek451, post #19745469]
Does a 7-metre RF cable hurt performance?
Yes. Typical RG-58 loses ~4 dB over 7 m at 2 GHz, equal to about 40 % power loss. Low-loss cables (e.g., H155) cut this to ~2 dB [Wilson, 2020].
Will a TV antenna on the same mast interfere with LTE?
Unlikely. The TV array works below 800 MHz, well beneath Play’s primary 1800–2600 MHz bands. Physical proximity only reduces gain if elements touch or block the LTE panels [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #19747672]
How can I manage bands on B628 from a PC?
Install LTEHmonitor, enter router IP, then tick/untick LTE800/1800/2100/2600 to force or aggregate bands. The app reads HiLink API, so no firmware mods needed [Elektroda, matek451, post #19745531]
What Wi-Fi mesh works with an LTE bridge setup?
Set B818/B628 to bridge mode, then use Huawei WS5800 as main router and additional WS5800 units as satellites over 5 GHz backhaul. TP-Link Deco E4 lacks dedicated backhaul and halves throughput [Elektroda, matek451, post #19729612]
Is two-carrier aggregation (2CA) a bottleneck?
Yes. A 2CA B628 caps at 300-400 Mbps theoretical, while 4CA B818 can hit 600–800 Mbps. In congestion, 4CA maintains 35 % higher real-world speed by spreading load across more bands [Ericsson, 2021].
What Play business data package matches heavy rural use?
Play Business Advisor can provision a 1 TB/month LTE plan bundled with Huawei PRO2, MC801a or MC7010 for minimal upfront cost; contract requires subscription lines on the same account [Elektroda, matek451, post #19728107]
Edge case: what if only LTE800 is reachable?
Expect <20 Mbps because LTE800 offers 10 MHz bandwidth. Switching to a directional 800 MHz Yagi or relocating the router may help, but the spectrum is capacity-limited [Ofcom, 2019].
Why did the phone show 50 Mbps while the roof-mounted setup gave only 15 Mbps?
The router likely locked onto the forest BTS with weak 800 MHz, whereas the phone latched the stronger Koleczkowo 1800/2100 MHz bands. Manually forcing bands and realigning the antenna usually restores speeds 3–4× [Elektroda, matek451, post #19745469]
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