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Pepwave Router Question
I just purchased a Pepwave Max BR1 mini H3 for my RV. I assumed I could move the Sim from my iPad to the router. When I did this everything connected fine and good signal strength. But the speed is t...
formercanuck wrote:
You’re attempting to use a sim that is ‘configured’ by T-Mobile for an iPad on your router.
This is effectively working, HOWEVER, you’re now using it as a wireless hotspot. Hotspots are typically limited (with many plans) to ‘3G’ speeds. If your router had a screen and keyboard, it might actually get 10Mbps.
Yep, highly doubtful that Tmobile is going to give unlimited high speed hotpot data on a tablet plan that only costs $20 per month. Even the most expensive phone plan only gives 50 GB of high speed per month before throttling to 3G.
formercanuck wrote:You’re attempting to use a sim that is ‘configured’ by T-Mobile for an iPad on your router.
This is effectively working, HOWEVER, you’re now using it as a wireless hotspot. Hotspots are typically limited (with many plans) to ‘3G’ speeds. If your router had a screen and keyboard, it might actually get 10Mbps.
That may very well be the case. Although t-mobile advertises two 5g capable hot spots on their website.
