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IanBrom_1941849
SMARTY Maverick
20-02-2024
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Do Mifi devices only use Data Only SIMs?

I’ve been happily tethering from my TPLink mifi device using a Smarty data only SIM for a while now, however I have noticed some other Smarty Voice/Data/Text sims that may offer better value for me if I can use it in my mifi device to access only the data element. Is there any reason why these cheaper sims wont work in a mifi device, for example they operate only with DATA Only sims?

  • Chalkychap's avatar
    20-02-2024

    What do TPLink say, IanBrom_1941849

    Personally, can't think of a reason why a mobile broadband router would not work with a non-data only SIM. 

    Online, SMARTY state the following about their SIM only plans (i.e. with calls, texts & data allowances): 

     

     

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  • Chalkychap's avatar
    Chalkychap
    SMARTY Trendsetter
    20-02-2024

    What do TPLink say, IanBrom_1941849

    Personally, can't think of a reason why a mobile broadband router would not work with a non-data only SIM. 

    Online, SMARTY state the following about their SIM only plans (i.e. with calls, texts & data allowances): 

     

     

    • IanBrom_1941849's avatar
      IanBrom_1941849
      SMARTY Maverick
      23-02-2024

      Thanks for the response. TPLink don’t seem to be able to give me an answer, they just ask more questions about the “specification” of the SIM I’m looking to use. Assuming that Smarty’s piece that you’ve kindly posted relates to both data only and data/minutes/text SIMs then I agree we should be okay. I guess all I can do is buy one and give it a try.