On Thu, Nov 16, 2017 at 08:47:32PM +0000, Phil Thane wrote:
A few years ago when 4G was being tested in pilot areas, but not on the Llangollen canal, I wrote a piece for a canal/river boat magazine about using the internet afloat. At the time I borrowed some demo kit from suppliers and a boat from the Llangollen Wharf for testing and for photos. One option was a 3G USB dongle for a laptop, another was a 3G modem/router to create a WiFi hotspot. Or just use my old 3G smartphone and either a USB or WiFi 'tether'.
Now down south I've got my own (very old and very cheap) boat and 4G is widely available. So should be great eh? Well not so much. As far as I can find out it is impossible to buy data only SIM cards with data contracts that last until the data is used.
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I can't see there's any technical reason, it's just that phone providers are conniving bastards. Does anyone know of one that has broken ranks with the cartel and will offer me what I want?
I have a similar issue with my Nexus 7 - in general I used it near wifi, but it's really handy to be able to fall back to the 4G when I'm travelling. I ended up with a 24G/24 month Three SIM (which has the advantage of also working when I'm out of the UK). Exclusive to Amazon, and currently out of stock:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Three-Trio-Preloaded-Exclusive-Amazon-Black/dp/B01M...
J.