Best MiFi device

[fsa259]

One more thing, Jim...which Huawei would also support 850...what I think rogers and fido use for 3g in Canada? Is there a quadband mifi you recommend? (planning a holiday in a few months)

[tonynw]

1. It doesn't tie up your phone!
2. Instant WiFi 'Office' anywhere!
3. Better Battery life verses a phone!
4. Easier to use for a traveller as large databases of connect profiles can be stored!
The list goes on...

1 Can use phone at same time to text or call
2 battery life on my note is about 12 hrs will out last your laptop or if using on a desk top plug into usb and charge ate the same time.
3 office anywhere can still be used
4 don't need data base if on cell site

tonynw

[Jim.Mahoney]

1 Can use phone at same time to text or call

Been there done that with cables getting tangled etc...


2 battery life on my note is about 12 hrs will out last your laptop or if using on a desk top plug into usb and charge ate the same time.

Huawei Mi-Fi does the same...


3 office anywhere can still be used

And your point is?


4 don't need data base if on cell site

Most cell phones need settings downloaded and changed each time a new SIM is used. Just one click in Mobile Partner!

[fsa259]

One more thing, Jim...which Huawei would also support 850...what I think rogers and fido use for 3g in Canada?

I'm getting the feeling quadband mifi units are few and far between...

[Jim.Mahoney]

One more thing, Jim...which Huawei would also support 850...what I think rogers and fido use for 3g in Canada?

I'm getting the feeling quadband mifi units are few and far between...

The E5838 has HSPA on 850, 1900 & 2100MHz.

Rogers use both 850 & 1900 for HSPA. Plus LTE on 1700MHz!

Fido is no longer listed, is it not part of Rogers now?

Maps and frequency used country by country can be found here:

Mobile World Live - Coverage Maps

Do note that some networks listed may not be available to retail consumers! Plus the network licence holder name may not be immediately obvious for example; Telef?nica UK Limited is actually O2.

[mrmattd0]

Vodaphone mifi seems to perform well, the problem is that 3G isn't that great, but with new hotspots in wifi coming thick and fast, it's a better solution and alternative.

[BestSpace]

You can unlock the E585 but not for free! DC-Unlocker can do the unlock via their server, I think it's around 8 - 10 Euros...

E5832s is probably my first choice, I'm not sure I want touch facilities on a Wi-Fi device...

Good choice. I have 3 of them and work seamlessly

[fsa259]

Just wanted to let you guys know I got hold of a new unlocked e5838 off eBay for ?70. Seemed a bit steep, but I didn't find any other retailers. So far it works fantastically and I'll try the 850mhz when I'm in Canada next month.

Thanks for all your help!