3G Dongle

A19_Graham · 23rd January 2013, 19:46

Just wondering if anyone had thought of trying and had any success using a 3G Contract Dongle, as opposed to piggy backing your phone?

You know the type, you get them and you can either pay monthly or pay as you go.

Godfer · 23rd January 2013, 20:04

I've had and used such in the past. It was through t-mobile and was supplied with a dock that effectively became a wireless access point. In my experience it was excellent - I used it as my main internet access whilst awaiting the installation of wired broadband.

You are obviously subject to the vagaries of coverage etc., and 'speed' can be an issue. Nevertheless, I found it most useful...and with t-mobile there are no data caps per se. For general browsing, email etc., it is ideal!

A19_Graham · 23rd January 2013, 21:13

Lol, sorry I havent made myself quite clear, I was referring to using it with one of seans units (D99+ to be exact).

vitesse-chris · 23rd January 2013, 21:25

I don't think you'll be able to, as you need to install software for the dongle!

A19_Graham · 23rd January 2013, 21:49

Thats a shame, could have done away with the wireless dongle, and the connecting up to Iphone all the time.

Nevermind.

23rd January 2013, 19:46	#1
A19_Graham I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 3,124 Thanked 722 Times in 482 Posts	3G Dongle Just wondering if anyone had thought of trying and had any success using a 3G Contract Dongle, as opposed to piggy backing your phone? You know the type, you get them and you can either pay monthly or pay as you go.

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Godfer Posted a thing or two Seafrost 75 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,821 Thanks: 232 Thanked 142 Times in 113 Posts	I've had and used such in the past. It was through t-mobile and was supplied with a dock that effectively became a wireless access point. In my experience it was excellent - I used it as my main internet access whilst awaiting the installation of wired broadband. You are obviously subject to the vagaries of coverage etc., and 'speed' can be an issue. Nevertheless, I found it most useful...and with t-mobile there are no data caps per se. For general browsing, email etc., it is ideal! __________________ Godfer (Sid) A lovely Seafrost 1.8T

23rd January 2013, 21:13	#3
A19_Graham I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 3,124 Thanked 722 Times in 482 Posts	Lol, sorry I havent made myself quite clear, I was referring to using it with one of seans units (D99+ to be exact).

23rd January 2013, 21:25	#4
vitesse-chris Gets stuck in Megane RS F1 R26 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jarrow (North East) Posts: 732 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't think you'll be able to, as you need to install software for the dongle!

23rd January 2013, 21:49	#5
A19_Graham I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 3,124 Thanked 722 Times in 482 Posts	Thats a shame, could have done away with the wireless dongle, and the connecting up to Iphone all the time. Nevermind.