Mifi device and Smarty SIMs

[IanBrom_1941849]

I have been using a mifi device quite happily with a Smarty DATA only Sim for a while now. It seems that some of the Smarty voice/data/text sims may offer better value for me, even though all I want to use is the data element. Is there any reason why a mifi device should be only used with DATA ONLY sims, or can I just as easily swap it out for a voice/data/text sim to access the data allowance?

[GerardA_3307819]

How did you activate your sim to work abroad once it was fitted into the mifi

?

[MSF]

@IanBrom_1941849  In addition to what @Rebekah_150 says, the sim is essentially the same. It is possible for Smarty to turn on the call/text functionality on a data-only sim and then you can purchase the best value plan for your needs.

[IanBrom_1941849]

I don’t think that gives me a definitive answer. I just need to know if I can use a Smarty SIM designed for phone use (i.e. one with data/minutes/text allowances) in a mobile MiFi device as it is cheaper than using a Smarty data only SIM. 

[Rebekah_150]

Hi  IanBrom_1941849,

Our SIM can be used in any, unlocked SIM enabled tablets, laptops or portable mobile WI-FI devices that is VoLTE capable and is uncapped for this use without data speed restrictions. The SIM card should not be used as a permanent long-term alternative to home broadband.

[Anthony_1447471]

Will the SIM automatically continue working if the device is moved to Europe on a holiday for example?

[MSF]

@Anthony_1447471 It will if you ensure that the APN is correctly set to mob.asm.net in the Settings Page of the router.

[MSF · Accepted solution]

@IanBrom_1941849 I think the response from @Rebekah_150 is fairly clear and you also seem to have accepted this on your other thread on the same topic.

(This is one disadvantage of posting more than once on the same topic I'm afraid - it just leads to confusion)

[Rebekah_150]

You can swap to a different plan, plans with calls and texts just happen to be where the best deals are currently