Reddit reviews MikroTik LHG 4G kit
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LHG 4G kit (RBLHGR&R11e-4G) is a device for remote locations that are within cellular network coverage. Mount it outdoors, on a pole, mast or any high enough structure, and connect even where cell phones can’tDue to it’s large sized high gain 21dBi antenna, the device is capable to connect to cell towers in extreme rural locations, giving you the ability to provide last mile internet access where nothing else is availableIt's is equipped with one Ethernet port, has a built in high quality Category 4 modem for speeds of up to 150 Mbit/s downlink and 50 Mbit/s uplinkRBLHGR&R11e-4G includes LTE modem that supports LTE FDD bands 3 (1800MHz), 7 (2600MHz), 20 (800MHz) and 31 (450MHz), as well as LTE TDD bands 41n (2500MHz), 42 (3500MHz) and 43 (3700MHz)Some specifications: 650 MHz CPU nominal frequency, 391 x 391 x 227 mm Dimensions, 802.3af/at PoE in, 64 MB RAM, 16 MB storage
Cellular is going to be pretty awful for gaming, but if that's the only option, then it is what it is.
If You Are Set On Cellular
If you are really set on Cellular/LTE, I like your LHG LTE idea. This unit mounted 10M high with a cheapo rohn tower would definitely do the trick. Fresnel zone is going to be BIGGER in the LTE bands than in 5Ghz (lower frequency is bigger fresnel), so you may need to go higher on the tower. I can't give you feedback here without knowing how far from the tower your friend is. IIRC most cell phones have between 0 and -3dB gain antennas, which means an antenna bringing +17db may actually get you to "four bars" at your friend's house.
There are much better LTE CPE (customer premise equipment) devices, such as this netgear integrated router. You are looking for a device with a higher category number to have the opportunity to have more throughput from your link if the carrier supports it and allows it.
You can also probably find an "unlimited" cell phone plan SIM and then modify the router to not decrement TTL on packets that it NATs. That will allow you to use the unlimited data tied to your phone SIM without the carrier knowing.
Please Find A WISP
Having said ALL OF THAT, as a guy who runs a WISP, you really should spend some time looking for a WISP. I'm not aware of any WISPs that make a habit of re-selling cellular carriers' service. Those companies are called MVNO's (mobile virtual network operators) and they are a different beast. A WISP is going to bring a lot of things to the table, including probably more speed, maybe lower latency, and maybe no data caps. As /u/jimbouse said, there's almost certainly one that services the area near your friend's house.