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Mobile Wifi

  • 06-07-2015 5:51pm
    #1
    needinghelp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 95 ✭✭


    Hi
    Can anyone help me out as I am confused!
    I want to purchase a mobile broadband device to allow a few tablets access it. I see some plans for unlimited broadband for €20 but that is only for a phone sim. If I want a data only sim I get 7.5gb for €21.99.

    Are the sims the same? Can I put a regular phone sim into this device?
    I wonder should I just go for unlimited data on my phone and use it as a hotspot - would taht work?

    TIA,


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  • #2
    needinghelp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 95 ✭✭needinghelp


    Bump ðŸ˜


  • #3
    Dave..M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 693 ✭✭✭Dave..M


    Can't confirm if sims are interchangeable but I have used a pay go 3 sim in an old iPhone as a wireless hotspot back-up. Should work fine as long as you limit the number of devices and are realistic about the limitations (ie 4 tablets all trying to stream Netflix & you tube in HD may not work so well). A lot depends on what your phone is pulling and ultimately sharing out but on the plus side a phone is easy to position to optamise signals. Possibly worth testing on a phone first, an unlocked phone allows you to find the best operator but obviously you may need to compromise on signal vs data limit.


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