Vodafone PAYG blocked in 4G router?

Morby · 23-07-2021 11:42PM #1

I currently have a Clear Mobile SIM working fine in a Huawei router.

I went to swap it out for a new Vodafone Xtra Unlimited SIM and all devices keep saying "connected but not to the internet"

All devices are connecting fine to the router, but that's it, can't get internet.

I popped back in the Clear Mobile SIM and hey presto, all is dandy again.

Have Vodafone blocked the use of some SIM's in routers or for tethering?

Or do I perhaps need to update APN settings or what am I missing here?

Morby · 23-07-2021 11:42PM

Just to add: router is unlocked and can accept SIMs from all networks and has been tested.

Craig_David · 23-07-2021 11:49PM

Have you disabled the pin on the vodafone sim?

You can do this by putting it into a mobile phone and via the settings..

xebec · 24-07-2021 12:33AM

check your APN settings on the router, if it’s set to hs.Vodafone.ie (or .com, can’t remember which) change it to live.Vodafone.ie and see if that works. Assume you’ve topped up the SIM so that it has a data allowance?

Morby · 24-07-2021 09:37AM

Thanks guys.

Yes, SIM has PIN lock disabled and is topped up has credit and data allowance etc...

I'll try the suggestion above, thanks!

Ten Pin · 24-07-2021 12:48PM

Just to clarify the APN needs to be....

live.vodafone.com

Is that the 30e plan? Vodafone X has unlimited data for 20e. The 30e plan includes all calls but if SIM remains in the router, calls can't be used without connecting a phone to the router (some routers have a port for that purpose).

If you're only using data then Vodafone X is the plan to pick.

Vodafone PAYG blocked in 4G router?

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