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Any TV boxes that work with Mifi?
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Chromecast and the firestick are wifi only.
The new Now TV box and the Amazon fire box both have ethernet and wireless.
If you choose the 4G route you can buy a 4G router, maybe something like this http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/phones-broadband-and-sat-nav/broadband/mobile-broadband/tp-link-tl-mr3020-portable-3g-4g-wireless-n-travel-router-21429268-pdt.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw3fG4BRDsn9GAv7T2zEkSJACNJdjgUZAJF2BAH2UF0ExdFz7vxLBn1nH_JzNLv_JCruVo0xoCgDrw_wcB&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~~~Exact&mc!!!!!gg_goog_7904&s_kwcid=AL!3391!3!75234096499!!!g!115912818500!&ef_id=VvGmeAAABTbRjwhV:20160424112501:s0 -
Chromecast and the firestick are wifi only.
The new Now TV box and the Amazon fire box both have ethernet and wireless.
If you choose the 4G route you can buy a 4G router, maybe something like this http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/phones-broadband-and-sat-nav/broadband/mobile-broadband/tp-link-tl-mr3020-portable-3g-4g-wireless-n-travel-router-21429268-pdt.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw3fG4BRDsn9GAv7T2zEkSJACNJdjgUZAJF2BAH2UF0ExdFz7vxLBn1nH_JzNLv_JCruVo0xoCgDrw_wcB&srcid=198&cmpid=ppc~gg~~~Exact&mc!!!!!gg_goog_7904&s_kwcid=AL!3391!3!75234096499!!!g!115912818500!&ef_id=VvGmeAAABTbRjwhV:20160424112501:s
Thank you, would I still need this if I get a modem from the ISP?0 -
Any MiFi device will work with any Set top box that has WiFi (including NowTV and Fire Stick) - all the devices will see is a WiFi network - it doesn't matter whether it's on a broadband router, a MiFi, or your mobile.
The problem, as has been discussed above, is that mobile data is more expensive. If you're watching a movie a day, that could easily be 30GB per month you need to budget for. Have a look at some mobile phone comparison sites to see how much that'll cost. You'll be able to buy, or get free, the MiFi device with your contract. Can you change ISP, and is fibre available in your area? These options will likely be cheaper.0
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