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3 Branded USB modem router now on sale!

Krystal — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 18:34:27 +0000

We had this in from Mobile Industry Review reader Trevor.

Just noticed that a 3 branded usb modem router is now for sale on their website:

then click on Wireless routers, £69.99 without a contract – very tempted indeed.

Just look at how small they must be – the Ethernet port looks MASSIVE on the side of the tiny router.

The thought of a portable wireless hotspot anywhere, (especially at Dad’s house, where the 3 coverage is good upstairs, but non existent downstairs – Router upstairs, whole house now covered!) makes this a MUST BUY for me.

More info here

Happy days,

Trevor.

Thanks for the tip Trevor!

Vodacom Modem Question

Krystal — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:39:09 +0000

This comment was left on our Orange 250mb data bundle post from a few days ago.

I purchased a Vodacom Modem while in South Africa. I was told it would work in the UK and USA. However, in the USA, I would need to find a Sims card that would convert over to data in order for the modem to work on the Internet. Does anyone know where I can purchase a sims card in the USA or that would work in the USA, that would convert over to data in order for me to use my Modem? If I am right, and if I could convert it over – perhaps I could access the Internet using my Vadacom Modem.

Cristder

Any help dear MIR readers?

Three’s USB broadband modem

Ewan — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:12:28 +0000

I am still disbelieving, even after all this time, that I can actually sit and work on a USB broadband modem for 8 or 9 hours across a day, and for it to work continuously and without error.

It really is very smart.

I think I’m still expecting things to screw up. I remember when my GPRS internet connection was good for about 10 minutes or so, then you had to reconnect. Those were the days. Of pain.

Today I carry both a 3 and Vodafone one and they’re both equally excellent.

It’s just astonishing that they work. I need to get over my connection-anxiety.