EE 4G WIFI Mini Hub EE72E and alternatives.

WIAWSNB

Hi.

Any thoughts on these, and alternatives?

I know they work, and seem reasonable value - you can buy the unit 2nd-hand for around £25, and data costs ain't bad. But, what are the alternatives? Any better?

And, does it need to be an EE SIM in the EE device, or will any SIM with data work?

Ta.

MouldyOldDough

@WIAWSNB

Only if the hub is unlocked - sometimes they are, sometimes not…

WIAWSNB

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81918312#Comment_81918312

It would make sense that EE would tie it to EE SIMs and data.

It's not bad value. Are there credible alternatives?

MouldyOldDough

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81918334#Comment_81918334

If the Hub is EE - Then you may be able to use a SIM such as LYCA or SPUSU which uses the same EE network but is MUCH cheaper …

Or get the hub unlocked (google…)

https://amzn.eu/d/06M6S6Ms is unlocked for any network at £29

I currently pay TALKMOBILE £8.50 for 60Gb !!

Cisco001

Three mifi usually unlock.

They are £15 at CEX (£2.95 delivery). You could return to highstreet shop straight away if it is not working.

QrizB

I have an unlocked 4GEE router that I bought used from Amazon late last year. Possibly even from that listing (I'd have to check).

It works fine with a ScanCom Three data SIM.

Edit: here's my post from earlier:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81790720#Comment_81790720

Mine is a different router.

WIAWSNB

Looking like a wee router is needed.

What are these BT71 hubs like? Are they network tied?

Eg:

https://ebay.us/m/F9LxzN

For these routers, you need a generic SIM like a phone SIM? Ie, it'll come with a mobile number? Or are there data-only SIMs?

Ta.

WIAWSNB

Currently using a Voxi SIM with 60GB pm data in an iPhone 16 as a hotspot. It works fine, but disconnects regularly.

Would that be due to the network's DATA restriction on use as a modem or hotspot?

From what I've read on this forum, it seems as tho' it used to be that data use was restricted to phones, so there could be this issue. Or is it just an iPhone issue?

Ta.