Unlocked MIFI Solution
Jun 4, 2013, 2:33 pm
#76
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According to this review, they got 20 hours using the iPad Mini as a hotspot.
http://www.slashgear.com/ipad-mini-4...izon-03259224/
I think when LTE networks are better settled, especially in Europe, I'll look to replace my Mifi with this, assuming they have a "global" LTE radio on these some day.
Of course, you can blow through data much faster on LTE.
http://www.slashgear.com/ipad-mini-4...izon-03259224/
I think when LTE networks are better settled, especially in Europe, I'll look to replace my Mifi with this, assuming they have a "global" LTE radio on these some day.
Of course, you can blow through data much faster on LTE.
Aug 20, 2013, 2:13 pm
#77
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Mobile Hotspot Question
Hello All,
I'm traveling to South Korea, Tokyo, and Hong Kong next month and was hoping to find one mobile hotspot that I could use in all three countries. I'm not so much worried about voice, but would like to have data to look up addresses/google maps, ect.
While searching the forums I found a lot of country specific solutions but didn't see an agnostic solution. Is that because each country uses different bands for wireless communications?
Does anyone have any suggestions if such a thing exists?
Thanks!
I'm traveling to South Korea, Tokyo, and Hong Kong next month and was hoping to find one mobile hotspot that I could use in all three countries. I'm not so much worried about voice, but would like to have data to look up addresses/google maps, ect.
While searching the forums I found a lot of country specific solutions but didn't see an agnostic solution. Is that because each country uses different bands for wireless communications?
Does anyone have any suggestions if such a thing exists?
Thanks!
Nov 22, 2013, 5:56 am
#78
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global 3G device
does anyone have any experience with this device seems like a nice alternative to finding sims in every country im going to visit in february
https://www.globalgig.com/
https://www.globalgig.com/
Nov 22, 2013, 6:28 am
#79
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No experience, and I think suitability will depend on how much you need and where.
For me, traveling in Europe, North America and southern Africa and wanting personal use, it looked very expensive. Also, I'm not keen on rolling contracts when I'm not traveling.
As always, YMMV.
For me, traveling in Europe, North America and southern Africa and wanting personal use, it looked very expensive. Also, I'm not keen on rolling contracts when I'm not traveling.
As always, YMMV.
Nov 24, 2013, 7:07 pm
#80
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i used iphonetrip awhile back, worked fine, but lately i bought a mifi 2352 and just buy sim cards, but it's annoying having to buy sim cards in each country but way cheaper and lots and lots more data.
Jan 9, 2014, 3:34 pm
#81
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Unlocked Mifi Liberate in Europe?
I'm heading to Europe (UK & France) in February for 10 days. I have an unlocked AT&T Mifi Liberate that I wanted to see if I could rent a sim card for. I've searched around the interwebs and haven't found anything about being able to use them in Europe.
Alternatively, I could rent a mifi device from either Xcom, Tep, or TelecomSquare. Reviews seemed to be mixed on the rentals and connectivity. I like TelecomSquare because I live in SoCal and their pickup location is 20 min from my house. I'd love any advice or recommendations.
Alternatively, I could rent a mifi device from either Xcom, Tep, or TelecomSquare. Reviews seemed to be mixed on the rentals and connectivity. I like TelecomSquare because I live in SoCal and their pickup location is 20 min from my house. I'd love any advice or recommendations.
Feb 27, 2014, 3:18 pm
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I'm heading to Europe (UK & France) in February for 10 days. I have an unlocked AT&T Mifi Liberate that I wanted to see if I could rent a sim card for. I've searched around the interwebs and haven't found anything about being able to use them in Europe.
Alternatively, I could rent a mifi device from either Xcom, Tep, or TelecomSquare. Reviews seemed to be mixed on the rentals and connectivity. I like TelecomSquare because I live in SoCal and their pickup location is 20 min from my house. I'd love any advice or recommendations.
Alternatively, I could rent a mifi device from either Xcom, Tep, or TelecomSquare. Reviews seemed to be mixed on the rentals and connectivity. I like TelecomSquare because I live in SoCal and their pickup location is 20 min from my house. I'd love any advice or recommendations.
Edit to add: on second thought, I don't see why picking up a sim from someone like 3UK wouldn't work.
I've used TEP. Couldn't connect for the first few days and their customer service was not outstanding by any means. They blamed it on the carrier. Once it started working it was great. Told a friend about them and he has used them twice with no issue.
Last edited by Investor 11; Feb 27, 2014 at 3:24 pm
Sep 14, 2014, 9:33 am
#83
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Just wondering if anyone has any specific device or brand recommendations for an GSM sim-unlocked wifi hotspot that I could use in Japan. There was a brand recommendation earlier in the thread for Cradlepoint, but it appears those are no longer in production.
On amazon I see several from Huawei and other brands- any experience with any of these models specifically?
The one I'm considering at this point is: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00L664DYQ
On amazon I see several from Huawei and other brands- any experience with any of these models specifically?
The one I'm considering at this point is: http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00L664DYQ
Last edited by InfoMofo; Sep 14, 2014 at 10:08 am Reason: Add a specific example
Apr 16, 2015, 12:06 pm
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Good in most of the big cities. However, not all the big carriers will offer LTE for prepaid data.
Consult specific countries in:
http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.c..._SIM_with_data
Consult specific countries in:
http://prepaid-data-sim-card.wikia.c..._SIM_with_data