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1/2 Price Optus Huawei E5577 4G Wi-Fi Modem $29 @ Woolworths

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Optimus Prime on 07/07/2019 - 09:34 woolworths.com.au (1508 clicks)
Last edited 07/07/2019 - 11:44 by 1 other user
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Decent modem for the price. Stock levels vary. Normally $59. Don't forget cashback. Get further 5% off using WISH Gift Card.

Specifications:
Dimensions (L X W X H)
96.8 x 58 x 13.5 mm
Weight
About 80g (including the battery)
Color
Matte White
Internal Memory:
Internal Memory + Accessible Space
1Gbits NAND Flash
Expandable Memory:
External Memory (including max capacity)
MicroSD up to 128GB
Connectivity:
WiFi Bands: 802.11 b/g/n
SIM Card compatibility
Standard
Bands:
3G Network Bands (in MHz) DC-HSPA+/HSPA+/HSPA/UMTS： Band1(2100MHz)/Band5(850MHz)/Band8(900MHz)
4G Network Bands (Band & MHz) LTE FDD：B1(2100MHz)/B3(1800MHz)/ B7(2600MHz)/B8(900MHz)/B20(800MHz)/B28(700MHz)
LTE TDD: B38(TDD 2600MHz)/B40(TDD 2400MHz)/B41(TDD 2500MHz)

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  • BuyingStuffIDontNeed on 07/07/2019 - 09:41

    I have this modem, perfect connected to my PC but range to rest of the house is not great (luckily used solely for my PC).

    I got from Officeworks so if still in stock there could get cheaper on price matching

  • aibargain on 07/07/2019 - 10:12
    +5

    Same price at Aust Post if anyone has trouble finding

  • sicaboy on 07/07/2019 - 10:25

    I reckon this is a Cat4 device?

    • TEER3X on 07/07/2019 - 10:30

      Correct, cat-4

      • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2019 - 10:57
        -1

        Off that must must be s.ow af then rafher pyt itnin an old phonr and hot spot

        • Mercina on 07/07/2019 - 11:09
          +2

          What ?????

          • Steptoe on 07/07/2019 - 11:40
            +1

            @Mercina: Data will be encrypted due to low data speed. Better to put your SIM in and old phone and Hotspot.

            • [Deactivated] on 07/07/2019 - 11:47

              @Steptoe: That’s what i’m Trying to say

            • bonz on 07/07/2019 - 12:24
              +2

              @Steptoe: Are you a wind talker? :)

  • spock on 07/07/2019 - 10:25
    +1

    ? Are these locked to optus.

  • darthsparrow on 07/07/2019 - 10:26
    +1

    This is the E5577, here are some specs comparison for those who need to know: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/443546

    • Steptoe on 07/07/2019 - 11:48

      That’s Alcatel not Huawei

      • JaeTee on 07/07/2019 - 13:54
        +1

        There is a comparison at the bottom of the post description to the popular Optus Alcatel model which is also frequently on sale

  • coolsteps on 07/07/2019 - 10:39

    werent these $20 at kmart a while ago or was it a different model? how much data does the sime come with?

  • Duckman on 07/07/2019 - 11:54

    What would be a good place to buy an external antenna for this that I could put outside the window?

    • steinmeister on 07/07/2019 - 12:34
      +1

      It doesn't have an external antenna port.

      • Duckman on 07/07/2019 - 13:59

        Okay, thank you.

  • CVonC on 07/07/2019 - 12:11

    So which is better, this or the $20 Alcatel from kmart?

  • mrbargainhunter on 07/07/2019 - 12:51
    +1

    From reading previous posts, it says this device is missing the Band 5 850MHz frequency for Voda/Kogan 4G, but the Vodafone website says they also use Bands 1 (2100MHz) & 3 (1800MHz) for 4G, which this device has.
    Can someone explain if having bands 1 & 3 but not 5 will make much difference to the 4G reception/speeds?

    I know the device is probably locked and would need to be unlocked to use Voda/Kogan. I've seen a few previous post comments and ways online to unlock and will test and comment if I buy.

    Alternatively, I assume I could just use a cheap Catch Connect SIM to use the full Optus network and not have to unlock.

    • db1 on 07/07/2019 - 13:17
      +1

      I bought one of the older versions from Woolworths and it was not locked to Optus. I have used Telstra, Vodafone and Optus sims in it and it worked great (had a maximum of 5 devices, this one is 16)
      I have since bought a larger 4G router and only use this little one for travel. It's so much easier than hot spotting and can run 24/7

      • mrbargainhunter on 07/07/2019 - 13:43

        Thanks. I've seen some people say the newer ones are locked, so we'll see what happens. I'll be using it mostly for travel too.

        • orly on 08/07/2019 - 10:41

          Any updates on if the new ones are network locked? Anyone have any ideas how to unlock it?

          • mrbargainhunter on 09/07/2019 - 02:46
            +1

            @orly: Definitely sim locked. Tested mine tonight with a Kogan sim which said "sim locked" on the screen but an amaysim sim (Optus network) worked perfectly.
            Haven't yet properly sussed out unlocking but did submit a request for a code to Optus to try my luck. Got an error message and message that said a rep will contact me within 5 business days. Apparently some people have been lucky in the past and been given the unlock code. I'll update when I find out.

    • ozhunter68 on 07/07/2019 - 13:38

      Most people in cities or major build up areas would be fine using B1 & B3 only, but if you live in a

      deep valley or regional/rural then you could benefit/must have B5 for Vodafone reception.

      • mrbargainhunter on 07/07/2019 - 13:40
        +1

        Perfect! Thanks for the info. Suits me well then.

        • ozhunter68 on 07/07/2019 - 13:46

          In that case your part of the majority of people in Melbourne then. Years ago as a kid I used to live in Endeavor Hills where

          having B5 might be handy lol. I now live in regional/semi rural Northern New South Wales where I definitely need it, even now

          reception is still poor at times, including Optus and Telstra using all correct hardware without a proper large external antenna set up.

  • Phoebus on 07/07/2019 - 17:06
    -7

    No 5G no Deal

  • ClaudeVL on 07/07/2019 - 17:51

    Would I be able to use a phone SIM that has data on this? E.g. the Vodafone student $45 SIM with unlimited data!

    • Borg on 07/07/2019 - 21:48

      If unlocked, the yes shouod be fine.

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