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LTE Modem Connectivity question
I am looking for a modem just like the Netgear LTE Broadband Modem. My question revolves around the use of a SIM card with the Netgear device on a GSM network. Can I occasionally remove my ...
Thank you for taking the time to answer my query. Very considerate and much appreciated.
I did not know what Google Fi was and after your lead it looks like that is the plan for me. I will be testing in my area to ensure it works.
I'm glad I could help. If you want, I can give you a referral. Gives me some box, and I think you get you a small discount. Don't know, haven't really used it.
also, if you do go the data Sim route and leave one permanently in the LTE modem, make sure you flip it on and off every now and then to keep the SIM registered. I had one where I didn't do that for six or eight months, due to travel, and it went deactivated. I had to get another one and pop in there. The data Sims are no cost, and once you register them on the network, they're easily swapped around. I will note that Google sent me a cellular Sim when I should have gotten a data Sim once, and that screw up led to about a week's worth of trouble until I pulled out another Sim order and figured out they made a mistake. Good luck
also, if you do go the data Sim route and leave one permanently in the LTE modem, make sure you flip it on and off every now and then to keep the SIM registered. I had one where I didn't do that for six or eight months, due to travel, and it went deactivated. I had to get another one and pop in there. The data Sims are no cost, and once you register them on the network, they're easily swapped around. I will note that Google sent me a cellular Sim when I should have gotten a data Sim once, and that screw up led to about a week's worth of trouble until I pulled out another Sim order and figured out they made a mistake. Good luck