Do you think that sim can be put into this modem after the included data is used up?
That one needs to be activated by the 5th Feb…
Other way around then - other sim before included. 30gb will go quick enough. Ta for that detail though.
My parents use a Kogan sim card (full service) in a mobile modem, that seems to work perfectly fine if just used for data. Unsure if Telstra is the same :/
I do, too.
Data must be used withing 30 days is the deal breaker…
12GB is only several days worth of comments?
can the modem be unlocked from the network through that link?
Yes
Who would you use it with when you unlock it?
Im thinking of having this replace the 3G mobile modem my parents are currently using with Kogan, as that supports 4G
Will this modem work on the Vodafone network though?
@jv: Yes, these will work on any network when unlocked and correct APN setting entered into the config. I have used these with Telstra, Boost (Telstra), Lycamobile (Telstra), Optus, Vodafone, Kogan (Vodafone). They are a great device for the money.
@jv: Kogan (Vodafone) mostly uses:
850 b5
1800 b3
2100 b1 regional areas
It will work with 1800 mHz but its missing 850 which is also used in metro areas.
I find the most versatile 4G modems are the Vodafone ones as they have changed around their network so much that their equipment suits a wide variety of bands.
The Vodafone R216 (Non H model) has:
800/850/1800/2600
R216 H model has:
800/850/1800/2100/2600
So the R216H is extremely versatile
this one: https://www.vodafone.com.au/mobile-broadband/prepaid/state/s…
Its often on half price special the the Supis
@King Tightarse: Is this Vodafone R216H unlocked?
Would it worked on the Telstra 4GX network band B28?
@he88388: No band 28 (700 MHz) but it has the other major Telstra frequencies B3, B7 (1800MHz, 2600MHz)
Telstra
700MHz (B28) ***
900MHz (B8) not much
1800MHz (B3) **
2100MHz (B1) not much
2600MHz (B7) **
Notice it has both 800 AND 850MHz ? this is rare and means it has a good range of frequencies for most carriers.
Unlocked ? It may have been. I cant remember. If it wasn't, then it was easy to unlock (a few dollars on eBay) Just cant remember - mine has been unlocked for ages and I use it with whatever SIM comes my way - always works great
If you mostly use Telstra, I would get a dedicated Telstra device - If you want to use a variety of companies, I would get this
@King Tightarse: I have an optus E5573 and I am not sure if that will cover all of vodafone's frequencies.
Optus is not giving me the speed and so I am leaning towards vodafone as it is offering me 40mbps in my house.
Telstra has the greatest speed in my house at around 70mbps.
if my optus E5573 covers all of vodafone then i will not need to consider getting the vodafone R216h.
@he88388: Sure, if you know you have the relevant frequencies covered and it is unlocked and capable of a respectable download speeds, no need to change
I cant get ADSL/NBN in the area I'm moving to, probably looking at using optus for mobile broadband until NBN becomes available
I'm using vivid wireless which is being absorbed into optus (but previously was using optus anyway). If you are near a tower that has optus 2600 hardware installed you will get their best speeds. The other bands will work but won't be as fast apparently. Sadly for new users vivid no longer exists (i get to stay on the plan as long as i keep paying the bill each month) and while optus mobile broadband is decent price/gb wise, its nowhere near as good. Look into exetel etc - month to month post paid like vivid I think its $90/month for 200gb - to get 200gb on optus for that money its a 24month contract…
@willturner: Unlimited 4g data on month to month for $90/m. Faster than adsl 2+ in my area, no setup fees etc and no nbn yet. Has been serving me well so far
@Wilburre: what plan is this and is it Telstra?? I dont have NBN in my new house and I am thinking of doing the same as ADSL2 is only giving me 8mbps.
@he88388: It is vivid wireless but unfortunately they are being absorbed into optus and it won't be offered to new customers. Existing customers like me will keep the exact same plan price and data etc but will be paying optus instead - our accounts will be moved over automatically in March. I'm consistently gettig the capped speed of 12mbt down which is way better than what I would get on adsl where I am.
The best I found last time I looked (few months ago when I got onto vivid) was exetel with 200gb of 4g data for $90/m byo modem with month to month commitment (compatible modem you're looking at ~$180 or you could check their bands and try unlocking a cheap mobile router like this one. Thats probably your best bet if you're waiting it out until nbn. Optus have a similar deal but only if you take a 24m contract. You should check when looking into the 4g route if they can speed - sometimes when they offer a lot of data the speed is capped. So read up before making a decision. Check out different options on WhistleOut website. It's such a shame vivid is ending for new customers. You used to get a minimum 2 months free on vivid as well which paid for the modem effectively.
Another option you might want to explore would be Telstra. Their new broadband modem has a backup of mobile network, data used for which comes out of your home bundle. So when you move home, whilst Telstra is getting the move sorted you can use the 4G network for home broadband. I was promised speed similar to ADSL2+.
@spal: I believe the speed of their 4G back up is capped at 6/1 speed.
Their current deal is very attractive as they are offering me a month to month of $69 (200g data with no contract), no setup fee of $240, free gen2 modem, free mini goggle home and free phone calls including mobile calls but except 13 numbers. Because i dont have NBN i will be on ADSL2 max speed is around 8mbps until NBN in July 2019.
It was tempting but the speed of 8mbps is dissapointing. My mobile phone with Telstra is way faster than that.
@he88388: If you get 8 on adsl I'd consider just waiting it out till nbn man, the 4g route is good but to get uncapped speeds if you use a good amount of data is quite expensive. I use 4g as my Max adsl speed is 4 and I had to go Telstra to even get that speed and pay them $550 up front (200 for casual plan fee, 200 for modem, 150 for line activation). Vivid I got the modem in a good guys sale for ~$129, 2 months free service, can take the modem and be instantly connected when I move no waiting weeks and I get 12m speeds. It was a great product but only for people in the right circumstances.
I dont think these are in the Melb catalog
These are slow and achieve nowhere near the advertised speeds. I used one when moving until my fixed internet was connected.
At the price though, it's barely something you can complain about.
That would largely subjective to where you use it though.
I've used one for online gaming, with no issue.
Depends where you are! I have one and in my house (with 2-3 bars of service) I can get sustained 70 Mbits downloads.
Test the same location with a decent 4G phone and you'll see what I mean.
You want me to test how well a $1200 phone compares to a $29 4G/wifi dongle?
@downforce: Yes. This isn't a false equivalency. Radio circuitry is a minuscule fraction of the cost of the phone.
For the record, my S6 - far from cutting edge - was 5x faster than this.
I really don't understand why you're so defensive - I'm just offering my experience and some insight as to why the device is cheap and being admonished for it.
@picklewizard: To actually answer your question, when I use my Pixel 2, I get similar speeds.
Also 70Mbps isn't anything to sneeze at, given the device is 150Mbps maximum. If you're getting 350Mbps, then you're doing awesome.
I've also tested the same connection with a Netgear M1 Nighthawk and get the same speed and that has 1Gb maximum.
Didn't have a problem using it to stream 1080P (1 device only).
The USB dongle also works well btw.
You are not supposed to move, data can't catch up with you.
Guys I'm at IT engineer.
S6 gets 100+ megabit in the exact same place thing thing gets 30. But by all means neg me for knowing what I'm talking about.
I still have an Optus E5577 from last week, will that work on the telstra 4GX band? I have conflicting reports.
Same price as auspost
Nope, cheaper…
I have a few of these and they work well with Telstra pre- and post-paid. I also unlocked one and it works with an Optus SIM supplied with an iPad.
Annoyances:
- When moving around (e.g. on a train) if they fall back to 3G they won't go back to 4G unless 3G cuts out. The web interface allows you to disconnect from the network, wait for 4G connection, then re-connect.
- Occasionally they lock up for no apparent reason, but it's just a matter of pushing in the little reset switch next to the SIM slot. Having something small to push the switch is recommended, such as a paper clip.
Another thing to note is that while the WiFi is dual band, you can only choose one at a time.
I went to my local Coles - it's the mf910z, same as Auspost, which is only 2.4 GHz (single band). BigW seems to be the 910v, but $59.
Great unit - used one extensively while travelling around Australia. I used an external antenna - only a shame about the crap antenna ports.
Attention: All this modem on market now is MF910z (orange box)
MF910v is green box and discontinued
So most specifications above are not right:
Up to 7 hours operating time
It's a 2000mAh battery in MF910Z, not 2300mAH
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910z is micro sim card, not standard
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910z is single band 2.4GHz only, not dual band
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910z LTE 700/900/1800/2100/2600
Pick up a MF910v today, also had MF910y In stock with the led screen.
Wouldn't mind 910z for the extra network bands tbh
Yep. Purchased Coles Sandy Bay TAS and its a 910z. Wasn't on display had to ask the lady at the counter who opened a drawer and found one.
Connected via wifi hotspot (as saving the Telstra 12GB for holiday in March where I know I can use (B28 support only required no support on my Xiaomi) and there was an update available.
Awaiting unlock code from link in OP!
Got code today from unlock code in link in OP.
Now unlocked and run's peachy keen with an Optus SIM.
I can't find these anywhere in QLD….
I’m travelling to Malaysia next week, will this work once it’s unlocked? Thanks
Anyone know a Melbourne Coles with stock? I tried two today no luck
You could try price matching at your local Officeworks - just show them the catalog
Thanks I had a look at doing that but Officeworks doeesnt have this model MF910Z, they have a slightly different model MF910Y for $99. So they probably wouldn't price match. I also had a look at Big W which doesn't seem to have any published price matching policy.
Solution was to go to Australia Post, they have the same deal running until December 23rd. So I got one today for $29.50 at an Auspost shop.
I might be wrong but I believe Optus had similar 1/2 price deal couple of weeks ago but with a Huawei Mini Wifi Router which is definitely better quality that ZTE
Optus huawei is still half price at Woolworths
In that same catalogue there is a $30 sim starter kit for $10 with 30gb of data. Do you think that sim can be put into this modem after the included data is used up? I.e. can you use what appears to be a full service sim (calls, txt, data) in a modem for data only? Ta.