Mobile Hotspot Options

[Ozzy]

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.

 

[tony84]

https://www.vodafone.co.uk/mobile-broadband-deals - Ive got the 4G dongle which is pretty good. Although admittedly I have never used it for zoom meetings but I am sure it is more than capable.

You probably need to check what the signal is like wherever you are for 4G/5G inside with something like this - https://www.signalchecker.co.uk

 

[WaveJumper]

Not sure if this helps (i use to have a dongle for this O2) but whilst in a location where I have no fibre connection to the internet I just use my Apple phone with a 5G signal as my hot spot it coups with both my laptop and iPad no problem at all.

 

[gpietersz]

I used to use an O2 mobile hotspot too - for travel and as backup. Worked fine except on trains.

 

[Ozzy]

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.

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

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.

 

[Office Mover]

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.)

 

[Ozzy]

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.

 

[Paul Kelly ICHYB]

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[Ozzy]

Now that looks perfect, all built in. Glad I kept the receipt for the camera I'd already bought! ?

 

[Paul Norman]

I have a device that, for me, does this.

It is a MiFi, and it is powered from either the mains, or a small solar panel charging thingy.

I have dragged it all over the UK, and to Spain and Greece. It has yet to let me down.