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Using a router abroad
Hi,
Assuming you are using a data sim that is valid in the country in question, then check the router you wish to use supports the frequency bands and standards of the networks/countries you want to connect with. Some info here: https://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
There are different bands and sub bands for 4G and 5G, of course don't confuse this wit the 5G WIFI compatability!
As an example, the Huawei h112-37x 4G/5G unlocked routers differ mainly on channel band support. The more bands, the more countries/networks it will work with. All you would need to do is swap to a local carrier SIM if your Smarty package isn't available and roaming isn't an option.
This is the main consideration as this is a broad question, hope it helps point you in the right direction for further research for your particular circumstances.
Thank you. That's very helpful. I have an unlocked Huawei I want to try in France. So I'll give it a go with my data package. (What confused me at first was that all advice was aimed at phone users for calls and texts.) Thanks agin for your help.
Hi,
Assuming you are using a data sim that is valid in the country in question, then check the router you wish to use supports the frequency bands and standards of the networks/countries you want to connect with. Some info here: https://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
There are different bands and sub bands for 4G and 5G, of course don't confuse this wit the 5G WIFI compatability!
As an example, the Huawei h112-37x 4G/5G unlocked routers differ mainly on channel band support. The more bands, the more countries/networks it will work with. All you would need to do is swap to a local carrier SIM if your Smarty package isn't available and roaming isn't an option.
This is the main consideration as this is a broad question, hope it helps point you in the right direction for further research for your particular circumstances.
Thank you. That's very helpful. I have an unlocked Huawei I want to try in France. So I'll give it a go with my data package. (What confused me at first was that all advice was aimed at phone users for calls and texts.) Thanks agin for your help.
