EE 4G WiFi Mini

i use the EE 4g device very effectively. we purchased at local PC world with a larger monthly allowance, that eludes me at the moment, works to stream in the car for my young son, as well as on site for internet/netflix etc. (Not that we actually find time). 

Prob a silly question but can a virgin contract sim card that used in mobile phone ,be used in a 4g smart compact system https://www.motorhomewifi.com/product/4g-roof-antenna-e5577-mifi-save-25/

It says it’s "factory unlocked" so it should accept any sim.

Thankyou for reply 

My sim deal i have has 100gb a month i, im never realy interested in have contact to me via my mobile (pease n quiet i say )  just want to link smart tv to internet  night time stream films from me sons server back at home (doubt it will work) but am going to have a go anyway

can't you just use your phone as a hotspot .... 🤔

No tryed it not good enough reception unless i put pop me mobile out the side skylight  not ideal if it rains and the kits you can get boosts the signal 

Well, despite my previous comments a couple of years ago, I did actually buy the EE Mini WiFi at the beginning of this year.  I have to say that it's brilliant although I have only used it at a couple of sites so far, for obvious reasons.

My 'problem' was that Ros likes to watch catch-up TV - especially when we're away during the winter months.  I tried using my phone and Google Chromecast but it was hit and miss and clunky to use.  So, I switched to Amazon Firestick (with our non-Smart Avtex TV) and we have as good a system as we have at home.  Perfect signal  and no buffering whatsoever.  The Wifi unit seems to pull in a much stronger signal than a phone - better aerial, I suppose, but it certainly works.

Where I have been 'uneconomical', is that I took out a 2 yr contract with EE who also provide our phones and home broadband - 30Gb for £18pm. I did this because I don't like the inconvenience of topping up PAYG sims, plus I can gift a further 12Gb from my phone if I need to. I also chose EE because they undoubtedly have the best 4g coverage across the country, based on my experience with our phones. But since I also pay for  Netflix and Amazon Prime, for example - another two things I probably don't actually need - I'm not really bothered.

Of course, that £18pm is currently being wasted but there isn't much I could have done about that, so I'm just living with it. Not the end of the world in the greater scheme of things.

I got the 3 home wifi at £17 pm. unlimited data and use at home and away. just unplug from mains at home and plug back in when on ehu in the van. 

I looked at this yesterday. can it be used outside the UK ?

My contract says yes but I don't know what if any charge will be. I don't go out the country so doesn't bother me.