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0 pointsdx0348y ago0 comments

> In Europe the 4G network coverage is amazing. Within the last five months I had less issues with my connectivity than some of my co-workers using a cable internet.

Do you get enough data volume? Most sim cards for use with computer are quite restricted. Or can you live off 10GB/month?

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jvzr8y ago

50 GB for 24€ per month here in France, and I imagine that you can get better deals (I paid 19 for the same offer for a year)

phaemon8y ago

In the UK you can get 40G for £30 a month. I imagine you can do at least as well in most EU countries.

dx034OP8y ago

Which network? Three has an offer like that but I found connectivity quite weak once you leave larger cities. Although that appears to be the issue with most/all networks here. I currently use vodafone and can't remember when I last had 4G outside of major cities.

Nexxxeh8y ago

I think all the networks can be hit and miss depending on the specific location.

Apparently it can also vary at any given moment, depending on equipment failures and access to equipment issues.

I'd recommend getting a couple of cheap-ish pre-loaded data SIMs from EE and Three, and have your main data SIM with someone else.

I carry a 500MB/month EE 4G SIM that was cheap in Argos, in an unlocked 4G EE wifi router dongle. I have an O2 (MVNO) SIM in my phone.

Plus an assortment of pre-loaded (but not activated) SIMs in the event I need Three, or need more data.

I've not had any luck at all with Voda, but should I give them another shot?

phaemon8y ago

It was a friend who got it last month, but I can't find it now. I thought it was EE, but I only see 30G offers on their website now. If I find it I'll update.

iandioch8y ago

In Ireland you can get unlimited data for 20eur/month.

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jvzr8y ago

50 GB for 24€ per month here in France, and I imagine that you can get better deals (I paid 19 for the same offer for a year)

phaemon8y ago

In the UK you can get 40G for £30 a month. I imagine you can do at least as well in most EU countries.

dx034OP8y ago

Nexxxeh8y ago

I think all the networks can be hit and miss depending on the specific location.

Apparently it can also vary at any given moment, depending on equipment failures and access to equipment issues.

I'd recommend getting a couple of cheap-ish pre-loaded data SIMs from EE and Three, and have your main data SIM with someone else.

I carry a 500MB/month EE 4G SIM that was cheap in Argos, in an unlocked 4G EE wifi router dongle. I have an O2 (MVNO) SIM in my phone.

Plus an assortment of pre-loaded (but not activated) SIMs in the event I need Three, or need more data.

I've not had any luck at all with Voda, but should I give them another shot?

phaemon8y ago

It was a friend who got it last month, but I can't find it now. I thought it was EE, but I only see 30G offers on their website now. If I find it I'll update.

iandioch8y ago

In Ireland you can get unlimited data for 20eur/month.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse