Mobile Router

Jime1952

We don't have access to WiFi at our caravan, so use our phones as mobile hotspots. This uses a significant amount of data. I'm trying to assess whether buying a mobile router with a sim card (mifi) would-be cheaper. Any suggestions or recommendations would be welcome.

Inner_Zone

Compare the cost per MB on various sims.

Rodders53

MiFi.

3 Data payg sims can be bought at a fair price 24GB valid 24 months (£60 from 3 less elswhere) or 12GB for 12 (£40 or less).
When data runs out buy another sim and bin the old. Suits many caravanners.

Others recommend EE data sims.

Do your own due diligence research on prices etc.,.

NB You need to be clever with the use of devices connected. Ensure they connect as a 'metered connection' to prevent auto update downloads. Stop all 'autoplay' of videos etc.,. to conserve data usage.

Marvqn1

What network do you use your phone as a mobile hotspot?

Mister_G

Don't forget to check that the network you choose has coverage where you want it.

Certainly Three's coverage in rural areas isn't too good.

Inner_Zone

Actually it can be surprising good in some areas, in parts of Wales in particular, I can get a 3 signal and nothing else.

Mister_G

Inner_Zone wrote: »

Actually it can be surprising good in some areas, in parts of Wales in particular, I can get a 3 signal and nothing else.

Well in North Hampshire it certainly isn't!

Gloomendoom

Mister_G wrote: »

Don't forget to check that the network you choose has coverage where you want it.

Certainly Three's coverage in rural areas isn't too good.

Three's 800 MHz 4G data coverage is actually better than most in my experience. We use a Huawei B310 4G router in Wales where there is no mobile phone voice signal at all by any provider, including Three, but we can get enough of a Three 4G signal for Whatsup calls, surfing the web and emails etc.

techquest

As Gloomendoom says Three have one of the best networks in the UK, 800 Mhz services are designed with rural areas in mind, it provides better service. Check which of the four UK network providers, Three, EE, 02 & Vodafone, are in your area and then check the local coverage and services in that area. Once you've done that then you will be better informed as to who you go with.

Go across to

https://www.4g.co.uk/4g-frequencies-uk-need-know/

and use the check coverage box by typing in a postcode and that should give you a good idea of what to expect from your chosen supplier.

Mister_G

techquest wrote: »

As Gloomendoom says Three have one of the best networks in the UK, 800 Mhz services are designed with rural areas in mind, it provides better service. Check which of the four UK network providers, Three, EE, 02 & Vodafone, are in your area and then check the local coverage and services in that area. Once you've done that then you will be better informed as to who you go with.

Go across to

https://www.4g.co.uk/4g-frequencies-uk-need-know/

and use the check coverage box by typing in a postcode and that should give you a good idea of what to expect from your chosen supplier.

As I said:

Sorry, there's no 4G coverage in your area right now. But don't worry, join Three and you can access the fastest 3G network in the UK.

Perhaps I need to move to Wales!

techquest

Mister_G wrote: »

As I said:

Sorry, there's no 4G coverage in your area right now. But don't worry, join Three and you can access the fastest 3G network in the UK.

Perhaps I need to move to Wales! [/QUOTE

Wasn't aware that Jime152 had posted info about his area. There's always a welcome in the hillside in Wales along with 4G coverage to boot.