Use of existing Nokia FastMile 5G Booster as 5G backup for fibre?

Earlier in this forum (years ago) I read that the conversion of “boosters” into “backups” will soon be available.
Yesterday, I called customer support and they told me that I first have to unlink the booster to start the conversion process. I did that. Calling again today they don’t remember what they have told me yesterday.

Now, what is the current state?
Is it possible to use a booster as backup, or is the feature in the works, or not even planned/scheduled?

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@Friodebeuk49

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The question is not about booster operation, but rather about using the booster as a 5G fallback if the fiber optic line fails (so that you still have slower Internet over 5G). If you have glass, booster operation is no longer supported.

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@Friodebeuk49

@Friodebeuk49 wrote:

Earlier in this forum (years ago) I read that the conversion of “boosters” into “backups” will soon be available.
Yesterday, I called customer support and they told me that I first have to unlink the booster to start the conversion process. I did that. Calling again today they don’t remember what they have told me yesterday.

Now, what is the current state?
Is it possible to use a booster as backup, or is the feature in the works, or not even planned/scheduled?

Hello Friodebeuk49

The Nokia FastMile 5G booster is designed solely to improve internet for individuals with low bandwidth, and not as a backup or emergency 5G device.

Cordially, Doremi

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More than one participant in this forum mentioned that the “backup feature” is under consideration, or that it is in development. For example, @WalterB mentioned it here: https://community.swisscom.ch/t5/Internet-Wissensbox/Internet-Booster-5G-Speed-pr%C3%BCfen-bestellen-und-schneller-surfen/ta-p/689892/page/5

As I wrote earlier, the first customer representative of Swisscom confirmed that it *is possible* but since the bonding must be disabled first, the device must be “cancelled” before it can be reconfigured as backup.

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@Friodebeuk49

Swisscom’s promises or specifications about what can be done with the 5G booster in the future are partly available but not yet fully implemented.

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@Friodebeuk49

Once again: The booster can only be used in combination with the IB3/4 to increase speed for anyone who does not have high-speed access via copper. There is no study to support the claim that the Nokia FastMile 5G Booster can achieve what you desire (source Swisscom).

Doremi

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