Setting up 3 Dongle, for use in Belgium and Germany.

[Deleted User]

I have a 3 PAYG Dongle.

Could someone please guide me, step by step, on setting it up for use in Belgium and Germany?

Thanks.

NiftyDigits

Brand name and model number? It will be written on the back or possibly inside. Otherwise, link to a picture?

[Deleted User]

Huawei E3231, aka HiLink.

NiftyDigits

You'll need to unlock it. I'll send you instructions when I can.

Once done, you should be able to use it with any SIM.

[Deleted User]

I don't want to use it with different sims.

I want to use it in Europe, specifically Belgium and Germany.

I understand it's called "Feel at home", which means you can use it in those countries, for the same cost as in the UK.

I'm just not sure how to set it up to do that :huh:

headpin

It should just connect to the compatible local network. You should not need to do anything except use it the same as you do in the UK.

ossie

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

I don't want to use it with different sims.
I want to use it in Europe, specifically Belgium and Germany.
I understand it's called "Feel at home", which means you can use it in those countries, for the same cost as in the UK.
I'm just not sure how to set it up to do that :huh:

Nobody has pointed out to you that Belgium & Germany are not "Feel at Home" countries. You will not be able to use it at same cost as in UK.

You can currently enjoy Feel At Home in:
Australia, Austria, Denmark, Finland, France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Macau, Norway, Republic of Ireland, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, USA.

[Deleted User]

This is getting confusing.

NiftyDigits

Bedsit_Bob wrote: »

This is getting confusing.

As I stated...you need to unlock it...or forget it.

Of course you can ROAM on 3 and pay £200 per GB. Up to you.

I'm guessing that you won't want to do that.

labp04

NDigits is correct. I've never used this service but it may be worth looking at

http://support.three.co.uk/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBISAPI.DLL?Command=New,Kb=Mobile,Ts=Mobile,T=Article,varset_cat=billing,varset_subcat=3772,Case=obj(4363)

Or alternatively take up ND's offer and avoid huge costs

thefirs

Have a look at https://www.globalgig.com/uk/en/what-can-you-do

Globalgig give you 100MB of free data from first registration usable in 40 countries worldwide. Free sim. It uses the 3 network in the UK though I wouldn't like to vouch a locked mifi/dongle would do the same on a foreign network.

Might be enough for casual secure access to banking/email etc though clearly inadequate for a hungry user and GG's add on data rates are not particularly competitive. I have exploited this successfully in France and Spain and there's more user reviews at
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4900532