topic Re: Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only in Broadband

Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only

TrojansGhost — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 22:19:40 GMT

I have an Xbox One and want to use mifi for my broadband setup as I move around alot. I have seen the Huawei E5783 and I want to use a data only sim for unlimited use. The issue I'm having is on the Three website I click the Pay As You Go section but there is no data only sim available, despite it giving me the link there. I want to make sure that the sim is available before I make the choice.

Any help would be great.

Thanks!

Re: Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only

sc1999 — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:17:59 GMT

I think that 3 are not fans of PAYG. There are no PAYG phones on their website, I think they are shop only. Many other networks, including Three's Smarty, offer data PAYG sims so try another network. There must be a reason why Three don't like PAYG.

Re: Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only

Anvil_Iron — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 09:35:12 GMT

You mentioned "unlimited use". Do you mean unlimited data? If so, this is unlikely on a PAYG sim with a one off payment for the sim card. Unlimited data will only be available on monthly contracts with any operator and these tend to be the most expensive.

Re: Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only

sc1999 — Tue, 04 Jul 2023 12:43:01 GMT

Best option would be an unlimited 1 month rolling contract.

Re: Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only

TrojansGhost — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:40:57 GMT

I was talking to one of their advisors earlier and they were really pushing monthly. I can only seem to get signal with Three, so I'm kind of stuck there. I currently use PAYG for phone, and ideally wanted the same set up for gaming as I'm on the move often and don't know if I will get signal at all sometimes, so don't really want to pay for something that I may not be able to use for months on end. Any other ideas?

Re: Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only

TrojansGhost — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:43:17 GMT

I currently pay £35 for unlimited data, texts, calls. So just thought I could get the same in data only as that's all I need.

Re: Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only

TrojansGhost — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:55:11 GMT

If you look here down at the FAQ section it says about whats a PAYG Sim and gives a lonk to the data only PAYG sims, but when it takes you there it's monthly only:

https://www.three.co.uk/pay-as-you-go/payg-data-packs

Re: Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only

sc1999 — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:39:56 GMT

Have you tried Smarty. They are owned by 3 and, obviously, use the 3 network.

Re: Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only

TrojansGhost — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 21:14:05 GMT

Sc1999. I've just checked out Smarty. That looks like what I need. A question with regards to setting things up though. How do I keep track of my account if just using an Xbox? Can I use its browser and go ln hhe Three website for my account? Also how do I get the physical product going with the sim. Do I just put it in and turn it on? With a phone sim you normally have to get z text and faff around with phone numbers and putting codes in and rubbish like that. What's the crack with a mifi unit? Also is the unit I've mentioned a good one?

Re: Mifi Router with Pay As You Go Data Sim for gaming only

sc1999 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:42:19 GMT

Sorry but I cannot answer your questions. Best thing to do is call Smarty's customer service and see if they can answer them. I will be a good opportunity to check out their customer services service.