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Post by lurcher on Oct 30, 2022 17:47:37 GMT 1
I am experiencing a very unstable broadband connection from Orange via our landline. The fault is frequently due to damage to the line either from careless farmers or just unlucky natural events. Our mobile signal has been extremely weak at our house and it has been just possible to pick up a signal behind my workshop. This year a new mast has been installed and commissioned at the top of our lane. We now receive a maximum signal anywhere in the house or garden. Orange have a system available that uses a 4G signal and it provides mobile broadband running at up to 300Mb/s. Has anyone have any firsthand experience of using this system? I would appreciate any wise comments and advice. Thank you.
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Post by chrisell on Oct 30, 2022 18:44:04 GMT 1
All the mobile/phone companies offer them. They work well. It's basically a router with a SIM inside - as long as the signals fine it's a decent set up.
Buoygues is usually the best value - or was. Depending on how much you use the internet you can buy a router and use a low cost data SIM - but there's plenty of comparison sites out there re pruce
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Post by ForumUser2 on Oct 30, 2022 19:04:43 GMT 1
We've been using a 4g router for the past several years. Broadband on the landline was, at best, 2 mbps - when it worked. It took a bit of courage to abandon the landline totally but with a good 4g signal we get 30 mbps and only have mobiles for phone calls. We are in UK but the principle is the same.
I wouldn't think twice about abandoning your landline if you are that close to a mast.
And when the mast is upgraded to 5g you'll be at the cutting edge (but will need to upgrade from a 4g to a 5g router).
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Post by houpla on Oct 30, 2022 19:26:43 GMT 1
How does it compare price-wise? It doesn't look as though we'll ever get fibre, so when ADSL is switched off that may be a solution here. The mast is nearby
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Post by pcpa on Oct 30, 2022 20:17:14 GMT 1
For a year now I have simply been using my smartphone as a wi-fi hotspot in my new home and also during my frequent removal visits in the UK, I get better speed than my fixed ADSL at the other place and have never gone anywhere close to reaching my monthly data limit.
My pal is urging me to get a 4G router, he is right on most things tech wise and drags me into the 21st century but in this instance I cannot see any advantage for me at this time.
So far I have only experienced ons situation where a 4g router would have helped and can think of one other potential one.
If I were to have CCTV cameras and wanted the ability to view remotely like I can with the hôtel then I would need a router either via ADSL or 4G, 4G being cheaper.
I have a domotique smart switch to configure via an app, the phone is supposed to communicate with the switch via a wi-fi network but the phone is the wi-fi hotspot so I would need a second smartphone and Sim or a 4 router and Sim or the ADSL router, seemingly I can also program the switch via Bluetooth although its not co-operating with me at present.
I dont think I will ever have another ADSL or Fibre Optique connection unless they bring the price down, in the early days €29.99 for telephone, ADSL, mobile phone (2 hour contract) and television was a good deal but times have changed, now with the Government tax its €2 more for television and you can get all the same channels from the antenne, I think a 4G router is the way forward but you can just use the hotspot if you have a smartphone and avoid paying a monthly charge for a second sim.
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Post by pcpa on Oct 30, 2022 20:24:42 GMT 1
And when the mast is upgraded to 5g you'll be at the cutting edge (but will need to upgrade from a 4g to a 5g router). Unlimited data on 5G with Free.fr but they are not competitive for a data only Sim and I think there are some other issues with the thing disconnecting if its not used as a phone and moved around. Maybe the other networks have a higher or unlimited data limit on 5G?
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Post by lurcher on Oct 30, 2022 21:17:19 GMT 1
How does it compare price-wise? It doesn't look as though we'll ever get fibre, so when ADSL is switched off that may be a solution here. The mast is nearby At the moment we pay for a landline and ADSL broadband for a total of about 42€ per month. The maximum data rate is 8 Mbps and this seems to be attained when there is no line fault. The 4G Home solution claims to be as high as 300Mbps and would cost 35€ per month. We will never get fibre in such an isolated position. Recently I switched my mobile from Vodafone to Smarty to avoid roaming charges. Data from Smarty costs very little but it specifies that I can’t use my phone as a hotspot outside the UK. I always worry about losing the land line but realistically the only calls we receive direct to our house phone are from a variety of scammers and other annoying sales people. All our regular friends and family use the usual mobile and/ or internet routes. Thanks everyone for your helpful and informative replies.
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Post by pcpa on Oct 30, 2022 22:04:14 GMT 1
How does it compare price-wise? It doesn't look as though we'll ever get fibre, so when ADSL is switched off that may be a solution here. The mast is nearby Budget on €10-15 per month. A lot better than €30, €35 or €42 per month.
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Post by pcpa on Oct 30, 2022 22:26:08 GMT 1
Looks more like €8 per month with the first year at €3 per month for 100 gigawotsits.
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Post by JohnnyD on Oct 30, 2022 22:46:11 GMT 1
Looks more like €8 per month with the first year at €3 per month for 100 gigawotsits. Where is this offer?
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Post by chrisell on Oct 31, 2022 0:06:49 GMT 1
Orange / Buoygues are usually in the 20-30 euros a month depending on offers. Includes the box SIM etc - buoygues is definitely unlimited data.
An LTE router is 80-180 euros depending on what's on offer and if you want a known name or cheap Chinese (that works just as well). SIM deals are plentiful - but 10-20 euros a month gets 100-200GB as a rough guide.
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Post by houpla on Oct 31, 2022 6:44:35 GMT 1
Thanks for the info, all
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Post by jardiniere on Oct 31, 2022 21:11:35 GMT 1
How does it compare price-wise? I've had Orange 4G Home since moving house as the ADSL connection was painfully slow. It works well, 200 Go per month which is fine for me but I'm paying 36.99€ per month so am shocked to see some of the prices quoted above. Will look into this!
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Post by lurcher on Nov 1, 2022 8:48:21 GMT 1
How does it compare price-wise? I've had Orange 4G Home since moving house as the ADSL connection was painfully slow. It works well, 200 Go per month which is fine for me but I'm paying 36.99€ per month so am shocked to see some of the prices quoted above. Will look into this! I have already followed up some of those suggestions and the Orange offer has started to look quite expensive. One significant difference is that Orange expect me to pay for the 4G router, currently 97, but also give the first month free. The router is guaranteed for two years. I am still to make up my mind what to do.
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Post by ForumUser2 on Nov 1, 2022 9:06:49 GMT 1
One small caveat on 4g vs fixed line: with a fixed line, especially a fibre supply, the connection remains stable but a 4g signal, unless right next to the transmitter. varies a bit with atmospheric conditions. More stable than an old copper wire connection, though.
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