Mi-fi in UK
14 replies
Tinwheeler replied on 31/07/2020 07:55
Posted on 31/07/2020 07:55
I'd go for an unlocked mifi unit so you're not tied to a network.
Several posters have recommended 3 Network's Internet on Legs which seems a good buy at often around £30 on Amazon for 24gb lasting for 2 years.
I nearly went down this route but instead settled for using my phone data and we both tether pads to my phone.
SteveL replied on 31/07/2020 08:03
Posted on 31/07/2020 08:03
We have an old 3G MiFi, on which I have used the 3 Internet with legs sims that TW mentions. However, now generally tether to one of our two phones. As we also have BT broadband I get 8GB a month for £10, which is totally adequate, unless you want to stream TV. Although that is on a sim only contract rather than pay as you go.
replied on 31/07/2020 08:18
mnlatham replied on 31/07/2020 16:08
Posted on 31/07/2020 16:08
Hi, we have used a Vodafone mobile wifi unit for the last 3 years whilst travelling through France, Spain and the UK. Its a contract data sim giving 50GB a month £25. We use it with our Smart TV to watch Netflix and Sky Go on a laptop. Vodafone currently have an unlimited data sim for £28 month. I suppose it depends on how much you want to use and are prepared to pay.
lornalou1 replied on 31/07/2020 19:45
dave the rave replied on 31/07/2020 20:09
Posted on 31/07/2020 07:55 by TinwheelerI'd go for an unlocked mifi unit so you're not tied to a network.
Several posters have recommended 3 Network's Internet on Legs which seems a good buy at often around £30 on Amazon for 24gb lasting for 2 years.
I nearly went down this route but instead settled for using my phone data and we both tether pads to my phone.
Tinwheeler replied on 31/07/2020 20:11
Posted on 31/07/2020 20:09 by dave the raveI use 3 legs and it is usually very good but be aware it does not seem to work in places like Altneharra or the Gairloch!
nelliethehooker replied on 31/07/2020 21:40
KjellNN replied on 31/07/2020 22:01
Posted on 31/07/2020 22:01
We use 3 both here and abroad. Like Another David we buy a preloaded SIM when required. The £43 one will last us most of the 2 years......especially now we have not been away since October 2019!
At the moment we have one part used, and a new one "in stock". The 2 years only starts when you first use it.
AngusPiloteCamper replied on 02/08/2020 10:20
Posted on 02/08/2020 10:20
Am smiling at the comments ref Altnaharra and Gairloch. While 5G is being rolled out across the UK, a 2G signal in Western Isles and Hebrides is a luxury ! We tour a lot there and I sympathise with the local folk trying to run a business without even a decent phone signal. Some areas aren't even covered by a TV signal. Hard to believe in this hi-tec digital age, but true.
Thanks everyone for your valuable feedback on Mi-fi.Sounds like 3 mobile sim is fairly well tried and tested, so will give it a go on a sim-free unit.
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