Personal WiFi / Mifi Hotspot

tony2phones · Guru

Personal WiFi / Mifi Hotspot

yesiree · Guru

That's a great rate... especially for pay-as-you-go.

I wish O2 (Tesco's partner) had better coverage where we are... otherwise, they've got pretty good coverage throughout the Republic.

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

That does sound like a pretty good deal. Even better than the '3' set up that I bought, last June. I think the 'Top Up' for it ran 25 Euro for the month -- with a lower Data limit. The MiFi unit looks identical to the one I bought.

Do you know what Network Tesco is using? The '3' seemed to have pretty good coverage, though there were a few places where I couldn't get a signal.

I think the Car Hire people are getting about 30 Euro per week and up. Dooley was charging 10 Euro, per day. Some Android phones (HTC, for example) allow the phone to act as a MiFi 'hub' -- but, it would need to be an UNLOCKED phone, to be cost effective

For World Travelers: http://www.feppaspot.com/servlet/the-369/HUAWEI-E5331-3G-HSPA-pls-/Detail?gclid=CK_C4cuqpr0CFWXl7Aodp2oA-w

Still, for Ireland Travelers who plan visits of two weeks or more (Or, 'Repeat' Customers, like some of us! biggrin biggrin ) this option from Tesco may very well be the best deal!

tony2phones · Guru

I am going to take the gamble that the wifi signal is as good as the phone signal.. Tesco run on 02 but piggyback Hutchinson the same as 3 so maybe a double bite? going to ask a few questions on Monday when Customer care get back in and will order myself one. We have 3 on the National Broadband scheme this side of the lough and service is less than good even with the booster box so anything's worth a try.

wckc · Guru

We are definitely curious about this as well. Curious if we can purchase and have it sent to us here in the sates, and then buy the top up once we arrive in September...

tony2phones · Guru

Don't think Tesco ship stateside but by September they might be finding their way onto Ebay? Should certainly have made their way instore..

Mac_T · Veteran Member

Tony -- have you tried this unit? I think we are going to buy a Tesco mobile phone upon arrival -- considering getting the MiFi, as well.

tony2phones · Guru

Have tried one out here and works as well as the "3" contract system just not convinced about changing purely on the amount of data we eat in a month here at home... I will though be buying my own unit for carrying when we get out and about.

Roy · Guru

Looks like a good deal!

Mac_T · Veteran Member

Just bought one of these at the Tesco super store in Killarney. It took some doing, but it is working. Details some other time.

Itallian Chauffeur · Moderator

Please let us know how it works out -- signal strength, etcetera -- when you get the chance. confuse confuse

Inquiring Minds want to know . . . biggrin biggrin biggrin

Have a GREAT vacation!

Mac_T · Veteran Member

Having morning cup & having this little hotspot is very convenient. Signal strength in Kenmare town is very good. Web pages load quickly. I've yet to try in the car, but very pleased with performance here in the cottage. Actually, I'm outside since I'm also having a smoke the signal remains strong - the WIFI device is inside.

The buying of it was a bit difficult. First off, it was placed above a price card for a phone that sold for 129.99. Had to call the manager who confirmed for me that it was 49.99. The other sales assistants struggled to answer some of my questions about it, but after the sale, the Tesco phone support was excellent. At any rate, all is well now.

By the way, there was a great trad session in Crowley's last night & after a little shower, the clouds are breaking up, so the day looks promising. Trip reporting will have to wait. Til later.

-- Edited by Mac_T on Tuesday 6th of May 2014 04:15:26 AM