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Please help me buy a bit of kit to get decent broadband

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BrainFrazzled · 28/06/2023 12:51

As the username suggests, my brain is getting frazzled by all the options out there.

I would love to spend the summer in my caravan, but realistically need a decent internet signal to be able to work (and keep the kids happy streaming TV). I am going to be based in one location (in the Highlands) all summer, so no moving around from day to day.

I think the best (cheapest and most reliable) option is to buy a smarty SIM and put it into a mobile router from Amazon. The problem is which mobile router? So many options, so little knowledge!

I think I need an unlocked dual band box bit, and possibly with an external omni directional aerial to get the best signal possible. Does that make sense?

How do you know which boxes can have an external aerial fitted? Some of them advertise 300mbps. Is that a good number?

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Menopants · 28/06/2023 12:57

Does the site in the highlands have good 4g? Some spots have nothing

Bromptotoo · 28/06/2023 14:16

Menopants · 28/06/2023 12:57

Does the site in the highlands have good 4g? Some spots have nothing

Patchy in places, mainly due to topography/line of sight issues, but far better than you might expect.

Bromptotoo · 28/06/2023 14:17

I'm interested too as the Caravan and Motorhome Club's on site WiFi has been screwed up bigtime while a change of provider is completed.

BrainFrazzled · 02/07/2023 22:05

TP-Link TL-MR6400 300 Mbps 4G Mobile Wi-Fi Router, SIM Slot Unlocked, No Configuration Required, Removable External Wi-Fi Antennas, UK Plug, Black https://amzn.eu/d/8abWc3h

We have bought one of these, and a Smarty SIM card (100gb for £12).

Set it up this weekend and appears to be working well.

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