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Old May 3, 2017 | 9:07 pm
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tentseller
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POFEKI 2 month user report

Purchased from: Sound and Vision, HK airport T1

Price $990 HKD with 5g loaded.

Countries used: Canada, US, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia(KL Penang), Thailand(Bangkok), Indonesia(Jakarta), China(GZ BJ SH)

While I did not do a scientific test speed seem normal compare to my LTE speed.

Connection: first time in a new location there is a lag compare to a local SIM in your device. This is probably due to the roaming and logging in process.

Device is really a dumb on/off only device. There is no sim options. The only button is the on off button, no display screen, only two indicators of charging(blue) and connections(red/green).

Features that I love:
  • As I am on VOIP on earth I have no need for a SIM with local number. This is a one solution device as long as your destinations are supported.
  • No changing cards and setups
  • The 5g/$15US is a good deal, great in Canada. At this price shopping for a cheaper alternative is not worth my time.
  • The 5g is good for two years and you top up as you go.
  • There is a web address for the device that you access through your browser to top up or use their website. (Have not tried by one is supposed to be able to top up even if you have used up your data)
  • Easy to use for DW and DD when I am not with them

The major drawback is carrying the device plus the handset.

The only alternative I have seen and used (being HK based) is a 14day 5g 4G/LTE card for $120HK retail at the flea market. It is Thai base and all literature and messages are in Thai.
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