Mobile Hotspot Options

Ozzy

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    What is everyone's current recommendations for a mobile (4G/5G) hotspot with unlimited data for a live video feed.

    I need something with effectively unlimited use as a 'permanent on' solution for Internet connectivity in a location that has power for a USB connection but no landline or fibre options available (so no broadband or dialup). Basically the middle of no-where, think a solar power connector and battery backup to power the hotspot via a USB cable and nothing else available. There are sufficient mobile coverage though, hence looking at this option.
     

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    Ozzy

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    I just use my Apple phone with a 5G signal as my hot spot
    I don’t really want to leave my mobile up a tree in the middle of the countryside ?. When I said middle of nowhere, I literally mean middle of nowhere connected to a solar power battery backup.
    never used it for zoom meetings
    It just needs to be always on, the Vodafone mobile 4G hotspot looks like it could do the job ?.
    Should be enough to log into the cameras if they trigger motion detection.
     
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    Buy a cheap mobile with 5g (assuming you can receive 5g where you need to use it) for under £200. 4g would by less than half of that.

    Unlimited data sim for about £15 p/m.
     
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    What is everyone's current recommendations for a mobile (4G/5G) hotspot with unlimited data for a live video feed.

    I need something with effectively unlimited use as a 'permanent on' solution for Internet connectivity in a location that has power for a USB connection but no landline or fibre options available (so no broadband or dialup). Basically the middle of no-where, think a solar power connector and battery backup to power the hotspot via a USB cable and nothing else available. There are sufficient mobile coverage though, hence looking at this option.
    I've recently bought a a TP Link set up (router and amplfiers) and it will work anywhere. You just need a sim which you can get on a contract for around £15 month which can be cancelled at any time. This has saved me loads! https://www.currys.co.uk/computing/networking/routers/tp-link? (also available elsewhere.)
     
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    Ozzy

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    I've recently bought a a TP Link set up (router and amplfiers) and it will work anywhere.
    It looks like this needs a mains power supply, is that correct? I need something that I can leave up a tree in the middle of a forest with only a solar power supply keeping a USB battery pack charged that provides USB power to the router (and camera).
    From what I see on the link above I think this one needs a main plug socket that isn't an option for me.
     
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