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Tethering/mobile hotspot on ID Mobile?
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Hi,
is anybody using tethering/mobile hotspot on ID Mobile?
I'm currently on Smarty but the deal is coming to an end and ID mobile is the next cheapest one for unlimited data (I'm using it instead of a home broadband as I often need a lot of data away from home and don't want to pay 2 internet bills - my usage is anywhere between 80 and 500 GB/month).
ID mobile's website says they do not ban tethering but at the same time they don't support it either.
So, my question is, does tethering work or not? I have good signal (ID mobile and Smarty are both using 3 network so I'm assuming the change of company won't affect coverage/internet speed).
is anybody using tethering/mobile hotspot on ID Mobile?
I'm currently on Smarty but the deal is coming to an end and ID mobile is the next cheapest one for unlimited data (I'm using it instead of a home broadband as I often need a lot of data away from home and don't want to pay 2 internet bills - my usage is anywhere between 80 and 500 GB/month).
ID mobile's website says they do not ban tethering but at the same time they don't support it either.
So, my question is, does tethering work or not? I have good signal (ID mobile and Smarty are both using 3 network so I'm assuming the change of company won't affect coverage/internet speed).
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Yes it works, but I've no idea why nobody has told you so. This sub -forum ain't what it used to be!0
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Check what the tethering limit is. Some MVNO's limit it to a certain GB.'Just because its on the internet don't believe it 100%'. Abraham Lincoln.
I have opinions, you have opinions. All of our opinions are valid whether they are based on fact or feeling. Respect other peoples opinions, stop forcing your opinions on other people and the world will be a happier place.0 -
nottsphil said:Exemplar said:Check what the tethering limit is. Some MVNO's limit it to a certain GB.
You need to check your T&C's to see what you are allowed to do within the terms of the contract that you agreed with the supplier when you signed up. As said above, some MVNO's, especially those who have cheaper tariffs will have limits on what they consider what is acceptable.Never under estimate the power of stupid people in large numbers0 -
matelodave said:nottsphil said:Exemplar said:Check what the tethering limit is. Some MVNO's limit it to a certain GB.
You need to check your T&C's to see what you are allowed to do within the terms of the contract that you agreed with the supplier when you signed up. As said above, some MVNO's, especially those who have cheaper tariffs will have limits on what they consider what is acceptable.0 -
Thanks for the replies, as it turned out, Smarty extended my existing deal by another 12 months so won't be changing providers.
No need for a credit check either, which is a bonus (ID mobile was going to do one).0 -
I think you can use hot spot on ID mobile but their customer service is appalling - the reason I moved elsewhere. I had a problem & despite raising a complaint (with great difficulty) nobody bothered to contact me to resolve this, claimed to have called but no voicemail or missed calls. I went elsewhere, small credit on bill so assumed this would go through to my account using DDR process but no - I actually have to request a refund!! I expect most people don’t bother so they are keeping all these small refunds due to customers. AVOID!!
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Yes, iD are utterly appalling and do not deserve to be in business. Apart from that, the connection and upload data speeds are unreliable and usually unusably slow.0
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ID Mobile speeds are not fit for purpose. TV and laptop constantly buffering. Complaints line is always jammed so it'simpossibleto get support. I used to use Lebara as a hot spot with no issues so I know it isn't my devices.0
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