topic Re: Sim use in a mobile router in Network

Sim use in a mobile router

richard10071962 — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 17:40:51 GMT

I can't seem to find out if I can use my sim on a mobile router in my motor home. Ive got unlimited data but using my phone as a hotspot is not ideal.

Re: Sim use in a mobile router

Clever-Trevor — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 19:29:21 GMT

Hi,

This works fine & from what I cannot find, there is no restriction.

and I am sure if there were then Three would txt you.
Note, using a BB sim is more cost effective but for occasional use this works.

Re: Sim use in a mobile router

JonathanB — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 11:20:26 GMT

Hi @richard10071962,

Welcome to the Three Community.

As @Clever-Trevor says, there's no restriction on doing this. Assuming the mobile router is supplied by Three or unlocked to all networks it should work. We can't promise support on a 3rd party device, but generally they automatically pick up all the relevant settings directly from the SIM without you needing to customise anything.

Hope this helps,
JonathanB

Re: Sim use in a mobile router

KK1 — Sun, 12 May 2024 09:40:01 GMT

I’m on 3 & the coverage at the caravan is very poor, if I get a mobile router will I get better coverage ?

Re: Sim use in a mobile router

PeteG — Mon, 13 May 2024 16:59:51 GMT

Hello.

I guess in some cases it's possible you might see a difference between one device type and another, but I think in most cases, phones are able to pick up a signal as well as a router can these days. If the area struggles with signal normally, I'm not too sure getting a router would help.

Pete.

Re: Sim use in a mobile router

fr3qu3ncy — Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:03:28 GMT

The mobile router does give you the option to use an alternative antenna external from the device, so a window mount antenna could be an option, or a completely external antenna. Either might help.