Mobile Router

DullGreyGuy

savergrant said:
Also be aware that the provider may send you sms texts which the router will not be able to receive. 

An AirBnB type place had a mobile router (can't remember the brand off hand) and it actually could receive SMS messages but the only way to read them was to log into the control panel with a phone/laptop and there was no indication that one had been received until you went in.

ANNA

https://www.amazon.co.uk/MF286D-600mbps-External-Antennas-Renewed/dp/B09HHJHFL2

Yes, battery life is a concern. I like your recommendation but refurbished Huawei is £84 whereas I have found a £45 refurbished ZTE mf286d also unlocked. I'm on a tight budget. Could you please have a look for me. I found an eBay business with excellent customer feedback.

I'm not a techie unfortunately I don't understand all the terminology. 

ANNA

I did the speed and strength test and got good for three out of the four networks, just not Vodafone. It's surprising as I use a Lebara SIM and it works ok in my phone. 

ANNA

I'm thinking of getting the Smarty data only SIM, as it's the cheapest one on a rolling monthly. I'll buy whenever I have visitors staying. Never more than three people using the WiFi at any one time.
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Please help me if you are able.

matelodave

Cant see any reason for the ZTE router not to work

oscarward

I use a three sim in a huwaeie 4g router when at our caravan. I have noticed the data speed varies tremendously depending on time of day 50mbs at 4am, 1-2 mbs at 5pm. Really bad in busy holiday periods.

alanwsg

If you're sure it works, there's some interesting long-term deals on Amazon.
E.g. this one on EE (Other networks are available).

https://www.amazon.co.uk/EE-Unlimited-Data-Sim-Preloaded/dp/B09W1NYQFS/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1WHIMHYESQPH7&keywords=unlimited+data+sim&qid=1697188631&s=electronics&sprefix=unlimi,electronics,85&sr=1-2-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1

ANNA

I have it now. Where can I see or how can I test the speed?

QrizB

ANNA said:

I have it now. Where can I see or how can I test the speed?

I usually use http://www.speedtest.net but other services are available!

Cisco001

CEX sell Huawei B535 for £35

If you in 5G area, can grab a Three 5G router for £115

BTW smarty £20 for unlimited, but three 24 months contract is £20 p.m. with router + potential cashback through TCB, Quidco, etc